Road to Paris 2024: The Journey of Dominican Judoka Robert Florentino

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Robert Florentino: A Dominican judoka on the road to Paris 2024

Robert Florentino has secured his place to represent the Dominican Republic at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in judo, a significant achievement in his career and for Dominican sport. Florentino, born June 14, 1997, will compete in the under 90 kg category, a division in which he has proven to be a formidable competitor on the international stage.

Notable achievements

Florentino has amassed an impressive list of achievements throughout his career. Among his most notable milestones are:

• Gold medal at the 2021 and 2024 Pan American Judo Championships: Florentino was crowned champion in these events, showing his dominance in the less than 90 kg category.
• Bronze medal at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago: This medal reaffirms your consistency and ability to compete against the best in the Americas.
• Participation in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: Although he did not reach the podium, his experience in Tokyo has been fundamental in his development as an athlete and in his preparation for Paris 2024​​.

The road to Paris 2024

Florentino’s qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was achieved thanks to his consistent performance in World Judo Tour events, which are essential to accumulate points in the International Judo Federation (IJF) world rankings. This qualification system, which runs from June 2022 to June 2024, selects the best judokas in the world to compete in the Olympic Games.

Beyond the tatami

Robert Florentino is not only an example of dedication and sporting success, but also a source of inspiration for many young athletes in the Dominican Republic. His path, full of challenges and triumphs, shows that with effort and perseverance the biggest dreams can be achieved.

Florentino continues to train hard to represent his country in Paris 2024, hoping to bring home an Olympic medal and consolidate his legacy in the history of Dominican judo.

With his numerous achievements and his firm determination, Robert Florentino is a true ambassador of Dominican sports and an athlete to follow in the next Olympic Games.

2024-06-25 22:58:02
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