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Gerbi on top of the world

August 30, 2013 10:07

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Yarden Gerbi made sporting history after becoming the first Israeli to win a judo world title.

Gerbi, 24, claimed the women's under-63 kilo category crown at the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro following a powerful performance in which she registered five consecutive ippons.

The world no. 1 got off to a flying start, beating Karla Catota Quijano of El Salvador after just 45 seconds.

Italy's Valentina Giorgis lasted slightly longer, with Gerbi winning her second round contest in three minutes.

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