Romane Dicko: The Rising Star of French Judo Eyeing Gold at Paris 2024

Having come close to winning the gold medal in Tokyo, Romane Dicko will try to climb to the top of the podium during the Paris 2024 Olympics. Biography, prize list, discover everything you need to know about judoka.

Who is Romane Dicko?

Romane Dicko, born September 30, 1999 in Clamart, quickly became one of the most promising figures in French judo. Specializing in the +78 kg category, she has established herself as a leading athlete on the international scene, even coming close to winning a gold medal at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games.

An early rise

Romane Dicko started judo at the age of 9, inspired by her older brother. Very quickly, the judoka demonstrated exceptional skills for this sport. His natural talent and commitment allowed him to progress quickly in the junior categories. French judo champion in the over 78 kg category in 2016, while she is only a cadet and especially not yet a black belt, the female Riner is quickly making headlines. That same year, Dicko won two titles at the European Cadet Championships, individually and as a team.

Breakthrough on the international scene

Early on, Romane Dicko saw her international career really take off in 2018 when she won the gold medal at the European Championships in Tel Aviv. At only 18 years old, she proves that she can compete with the best judokas on the continent. Enough to seriously send a message to the competition. Especially since she did it again two years later in Prague. But it is in 2021 that Roman Dicko will truly write his story. Only 20 years old, the latter won an individual bronze medal and a gold medal with the French team, thus confirming her status as a world-class judokate.

“The Tokyo Olympics were the warm-up, there was no audience, I couldn’t see myself going home without the gold medal in Paris.”

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The summit at the World Championships

In 2022, Romane Dicko reached the pinnacle of her career by becoming world champion in her category in Tashkent (Uzbekistan). And in what way, with two significant victories against her compatriot Julia Tolofua, then the Brazilian Beatriz Sousa by ippon. “Today I feel like I succeeded. I hadn’t fought at the Worlds before, it was my first time and I really wanted to come home with a gold medal, I’m proud to have done it.” she declared a few minutes after her victory. Will she have the same success during the Paris 2024 Olympics? We hope so!

Romane Dicko’s track record

Olympic Games :

• 2021 (Tokyo): Bronze medal in +78 kg
• 2021 (Tokyo): Team gold medal

World’s Championships :

• 2022 (Tashkent): Gold medal in +78 kg

European Championships:

• 2018 (Tel Aviv): Gold medal in +78 kg
• 2020 (Prague): Gold medal in +78 kg
• 2022 (Sofia): Gold medal in +78 kg

European Games:

2023 (Krakow): Gold medal in +78 kg

European Team Championships:

2021 (Odivelas): Team gold medal

What performance for Romane Dicko at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

Having worked for WebGirondins, Daily Sports, beIN Sports and Quinze Mondial, I am currently working at Daily Mercato and We Sport. My passions ? Diego Simeone’s hyper-defensive football, the Talent League and seeing Roman Reigns in action. My philosophy ? Progress a little more every day and bring you the most complete information on each of my articles.

2024-05-30 20:02:25
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