Christa Deguchi defeated South Korea's Mimi Huh in the gold medal final by a score of 10-0 to capture Canada's first ever gold medal in judo. (Photo: Team Canada and CBC)
Lethbridge’s Christa Deguchi wins Canada’s first gold medal in Judo
Jul 29, 2024 | 10:47 AM
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Canada’s first gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics has been won by a Lethbridge athlete.
Christa Deguchi defeated South Korea’s Mimi Huh in the gold medal final by a score of 10-0 to capture Canada’s first ever gold medal in judo. The match went to a sudden death golden score overtime, and Deguchi came out victorious after a penalty to Huh.
