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Judoka Christa Deguchi wins Canada’s first gold medal at Paris Olympics

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Peris. Deguchi won her second world title in 2023 and earned silver at worlds in May.

Peris. Canada’s Christa Deguchi celebrates after defeating Serbia’s Marica Perisic during their women -57 kg elimination round match in team judo competition at Champ-de-Mars Arena during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Paris, France.

Christa Deguchi didn’t even know the full extent of Canadian history she had made in her Olympics debut.

“It’s the first gold medal for the women, right?” she asked reporters with bruises on her face and neck.

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