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Women's -48kg
Key Facts
Olympic debut
1992
2008 Gold medallist
- Alina Alexandra Dumitru
- Romania
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- Gold
Sarah Menezes Brazil 
- Silver
Alina Dumitru Romania 
- Bronze
Charline Van Snick Belgium - Bronze
Eva Csernoviczki Hungary
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Menezes secures women's judo gold
Judo
28 Jul 12
Sarah Menezes becomes the first Brazilian woman to win an individual judo gold at an Olympics with victory in the under-48kg.
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Team GB
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Final Results
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Medal moment |
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| 1 | Menezes |
BRA
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| 2 | Dumitru |
ROU
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| 3 | Van Snick |
BEL
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| 3 | Csernoviczki |
HUN
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Head to Head
Kelly Edwards vs Oiana Blanco
Kelly Edwards
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
1
Height
1.53m (5'0")
Weight
48kg
Age
22
Oiana Blanco
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
1
Height
1.54m (5'1")
Weight
48kg
Age
30
Comment & Analysis
More blogsBrazilian judoka Sarah Menezes says she's dedicated to her sport and longs for a win in London.
Sarah Menezes aims to be Brazil's first female Olympic gold medallist.