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Women's +78kg
Key Facts
Olympic debut
1992
2008 Gold medallist
- Tong Wen
- China
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- Gold
Idalys Ortiz Cuba 
- Silver
Mika Sugimoto Japan 
- Bronze
Karina Bryant Team GB - Bronze
Wen Tong China
Saudi woman makes Olympic history
Judoka Wojdan Shaherkani makes history as the first Saudi Arabian female to compete at the Olympics.
3 Aug 12
GB judo boss criticises players
31 Jul 12
Great Britain judo chief Densign White says some GB players have missed a once-in-a-lifetime chance to become Olympic champions.
Saudi Arabian hijab row resolved
31 Jul 12
Saudi Arabia judoka Wojdan Shaherkani will compete at the Olympics after a row over the wearing of a hijab is resolved.
No hijab for Saudi Arabia judoka
27 Jul 12
The International Judo Federation says one of Saudi Arabia's two female Olympians will compete without a hijab.
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Final Results
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Medal moment |
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| 1 | Ortiz |
CUB
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| 2 | Sugimoto |
JPN
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| 3 | Bryant |
GBR
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| 3 | Tong |
CHN
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Head to Head
Karina Bryant vs Maria Altheman
Karina Bryant
London 2012 medals
1
London 2012 appearances
5
Height
1.84m (6'0")
Weight
103kg
Age
34
Maria Altheman
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
5
Height
1.75m (5'9")
Weight
78kg
Age
24
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