Odette Giuffrida

Odette Giuffrida is an Italian judoka and Olympic medalist recognized for her consistent performance in the 52 kg weight category. After earning a silver medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics in the women’s 52 kg event, Odette Giuffrida solidified her position as a top-tier judoka. Her consistent performance in the sport began with early achievements, securing a World Cadet silver medal in 2009 and a World Junior bronze medal in 2013, alongside two European Cadet Championships U17 gold medals in Koper (2009) and Teplice (2010), and two Junior European Championships gold medals in Sarajevo (2013) and Bucharest (2014). Her senior career continued its ascent with a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics in the same category.

Her track record of Olympic, World, and European medals, coupled with a strong presence on the IJF World Tour, underscores her enduring impact and reputation as a formidable force in the 52 kg weight category.