Australia and Olympic Judo

Australia has competed in every Olympic judo competition. In the women's judo demonstration event at Seoul 1988, Australia’s Suzanne Williams won a gold medal. Australian Ted Boronovskis won a bronze medal in the open category at Tokyo 1964 and Maria Pekli matched that achievement in the women's 59 kilogram category at Sydney 2000. In 2004 Australia didn’t reach the judo podium but our 2008 team is determined to bring home some Beijing medals.

Olympic History

Judo made its Olympic debut at Tokyo 1964 for men with three specific weight categories, plus an open category for competitors of any weight. After missing Mexico City 1968, the sport returned permanently to the Olympic program in Munich in 1972. Women’s judo became an Olympic sport at Barcelona 1992, after being a demonstration event at Seoul 1988.

Gold Medal Winners from the Past Three Olympic Games

Click here for a complete document of winners from Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004.