Judoka Andreja Leški secured Slovenia's first Olympic medal in Paris by winning gold in the women's under 63 kg category. She defeated Mexico's Prisca Awiti Alcaraz.
Earlier in the quarter-finals, Leški had defeated Canada's Catherine Beauchemin-Pinard, a bronze medallist in Tokyo, and Clarisse Agbegnenou of France in the semi-finals.
Andreja Leški won Slovenia's 13th Olympic gold medal in history.
After her triumph, Leški was greeted enthusiastically by Slovenian fans at the Slovenian House in Paris.
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Andreja Leški said after the win that it felt like a fairy tale and that she still could not believe she had done it. Photo: Aleš Fevžer
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She hopes her medal will inspire and motivate other Slovenian athletes. Photo: Aleš Fevžer
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Andreja Leški wins Slovenia's 13th Olympic gold medal. Photo: Aleš Fevžer
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Andreja Leški and Clarissa Agbegnenou Photo: Aleš Fevžer
Date: 30. July 2024
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