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Clarisse Agbegnenou
The French judoka who combined repeated world titles with Olympic individual and team gold.
Rio silver · World title after motherhood
- Born
- 25 October 1992
- Birthplace
- France
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Clarisse Agbegnenou
Clarisse Agbegnenou became a leading competitor in the 63-kilogram division. Her career includes a successful return to world championship competition after motherhood.
Early life
Rennes
Born in France to Togolese parents.
Development
Progressed through French clubs and the national training system.
Career
- 2013
European champion
Won her first senior European title.
- 2014
World champion
Won the 63-kilogram world title.
- 2021
Olympic champion
Won individual and mixed-team gold in Tokyo.
- 2023
Return after motherhood
Won another world title after returning from maternity leave.
Achievements
Rio silver
Reached her first Olympic final.
World title after motherhood
Won the championship after returning to competition.
Paris Olympics
Won individual bronze and another mixed-team gold.
Beyond judo
Motherhood
Gave birth in 2022 before returning to elite judo.
Education
Pursued management studies at HEC Paris.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Career and work — ijf.org ↗Photo: AwkwardChester. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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