Kikuchi Kan Award
1 appearances
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Edition 54 (2000) award
Ryoko Tani
たに りょうこ
Tani Ryoko
Aliases:
ヤワラちゃん / 田村亮子
Pen Names:
Yawara（Nickname derived from the protagonist of the manga 'YAWARA!'.）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1975-09-06 （Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Judoka, Politician
- Active Years
- 1985-2010
- Affiliations
- Toyota Motor Corporation, Office Ryoko
- Memberships
- All Japan Judo Federation Director
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Industrial University Joto High School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
| Teikyo University | Faculty of Literature | Department of Japanese Literature | — | — | Japan |
| Nippon Sports Science University Graduate School | — | — | 修士 | — | Japan |
Fukuoka Industrial University Joto High School
Year of Graduation:
1993
Country:
Japan
Teikyo University
Faculty of Literature
/ Department of Japanese Literature
Year of Graduation:
1998
Country:
Japan
Nippon Sports Science University Graduate School
Degree:
修士
Country:
Japan
Completed master's course at graduate school
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Olympic Gold Medal | Women's 48kg Judo | — | International Olympic Committee | winner |
| 2004 | Olympic Gold Medal | Women's 48kg Judo | — | International Olympic Committee | winner |
| 1992 | Olympic Silver Medal | Women's 48kg Judo | — | International Olympic Committee | runner-up |
| 1996 | Olympic Silver Medal | Women's 48kg Judo | — | International Olympic Committee | runner-up |
| 2008 | Olympic Bronze Medal | Women's 48kg Judo | — | International Olympic Committee | third place |
| 1993 | World Judo Championships Gold Medalist | Women's 48kg Judo | — | International Judo Federation | winner |
| 1995 | World Judo Championships Gold Medalist | Women's 48kg Judo | — | International Judo Federation | winner |
| 1997 | World Judo Championships Gold Medalist | Women's 48kg Judo | — | International Judo Federation | winner |
| 1999 | World Judo Championships Gold Medalist | Women's 48kg Judo | — | International Judo Federation | winner |
| 2001 | World Judo Championships Gold Medalist | Women's 48kg Judo | — | International Judo Federation | winner |
| 2003 | World Judo Championships Gold Medalist | Women's 48kg Judo | — | International Judo Federation | winner |
| 2007 | World Judo Championships Gold Medalist | Women's 48kg Judo | — | International Judo Federation | winner |
Olympic Gold Medal
2000
Work:
Women's 48kg Judo
Organization:
International Olympic Committee
Result:
winner
Olympic Gold Medal
2004
Work:
Women's 48kg Judo
Organization:
International Olympic Committee
Result:
winner
Olympic Silver Medal
1992
Work:
Women's 48kg Judo
Organization:
International Olympic Committee
Result:
runner-up
Olympic Silver Medal
1996
Work:
Women's 48kg Judo
Organization:
International Olympic Committee
Result:
runner-up
Olympic Bronze Medal
2008
Work:
Women's 48kg Judo
Organization:
International Olympic Committee
Result:
third place
World Judo Championships Gold Medalist
1993
Work:
Women's 48kg Judo
Organization:
International Judo Federation
Result:
winner
World Judo Championships Gold Medalist
1995
Work:
Women's 48kg Judo
Organization:
International Judo Federation
Result:
winner
World Judo Championships Gold Medalist
1997
Work:
Women's 48kg Judo
Organization:
International Judo Federation
Result:
winner
World Judo Championships Gold Medalist
1999
Work:
Women's 48kg Judo
Organization:
International Judo Federation
Result:
winner
World Judo Championships Gold Medalist
2001
Work:
Women's 48kg Judo
Organization:
International Judo Federation
Result:
winner
World Judo Championships Gold Medalist
2003
Work:
Women's 48kg Judo
Organization:
International Judo Federation
Result:
winner
World Judo Championships Gold Medalist
2007
Work:
Women's 48kg Judo
Organization:
International Judo Federation
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Judo Competition
1992 JudoWon multiple Olympic medals in the women's 48kg judo competition.
VictoryJudoSports
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Concise and clear expressionEmphasis on technical details
- Recurring Motifs
- Spirit of victoryVariety of judo techniquesMental strengthConsistency
Health
-
Ligament injury1991年Affected competition participation
-
Pregnancy2005年頃Missed World Championships
Legacy
Ryoko Tani is a legend in Japanese women's judo, having won numerous gold medals in the Olympics and World Championships. She also contributed as a politician, impacting both sports and politics.
Academic Societies
- All Japan Judo Federation
In Popular Culture
- Nickname 'Yawara-chan' derived from the protagonist of the manga 'YAWARA!'
Quotes
-
God does not give trials to those who cannot overcome them.
Source: Letter from Noriko Mochida
Trivia
- Youngest female judo Olympic medalist at 16 years and 331 days
- Participated in 5 consecutive Olympics
- An unusual athlete who aimed to combine political activities with active competition