Jessica Klimkait does not blush. The judoka obtained a 14th podium in a row in a grand slam on Friday, a streak that has lasted since February 2020. To do this, the Canadian won gold in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
The 27-year-old Canadian thus won her 29th medal in this circuit.
I’m happy to be at the top of the podium, especially after my bronze medal in Georgia in March, she said. I remained patient and focused on details during the final. I’m glad everything worked out well.
In the under-57 kg final, Klimkait defeated Frenchwoman Sarah-Leonie Cysique in overtime.
The clashes between Jessica and the Frenchwoman are always very physical, and today’s was no exception. Over time, Jessica learned a lot against this rival and she knew how to prepare the ground for her attacks without leaving any openings.
A quote from Janusz Pawlowski, national coach
The key was to follow the game plan to the letter and be patient. The fight dragged on, but Jessica was consistent and never deviated from her tactics to seek victory, continued the instructor.
Klimkait beat Indian Yamini Mourya by ippon at the start of the tournament. The gold medalist then defeated Maysa Pardayeva of Turkmenistan to advance to the semi-finals, where she emerged victorious in her duel with Enkhriilen Lkhagvatogoo of Mongolia.
Among the men, Julien Frascadore was eliminated in the second round in the under 66 kg category. The Quebecer first defeated Kubanychbek Aibek Uulu, from Kyrgyzstan.
Serdar Rahimov then ended his run. The representative of Turkmenistan, for his part, continued his way to the final, where he was crowned thanks to a victory against local athlete Obid Dzhebov.
Julien had a very good first fight and dominated his opponent who was out of breath after two minutes. Then, he lost against a judoka who has progressed a lot in recent years. Julien had difficulty blocking the attacks and was penalized as a result, Pawlowski said, while noting the positives to come out of the day.
Despite this defeat, he showed great things physically and tactically. You have to have fights like that, against opponents like that, to progress.
A quote from Janusz Pawlowski, national coach
2024-05-03 22:30:52
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