Austrian judoka (born 2001)
Samuel Gaßner (born 25. May 2001[2] in Linz) is an Austrian judoka and Austrian judo national champion.[2] He holds the rank of Nidan.[1]
Judo career
In July 2021, he began basic training with the Austrian Armed Forces.[3]
Gaßner won the European Open in Warsaw in February 2024.[2]
2024 Olympic Games
In the qualification period for the 2024 Olympic Games had collected 712 points in the IJF Olympic Ranking.[4] He took part in the Games in the -73 kg weight class as well as in the mixed team (together with Katharina Tanzer, Lubjana Piovesana, Michaela Polleres, Wachid Borchashvili and Aaron Fara).[5] In the individual competition, he had to admit defeat after a victory against Hasan Bayan (SYR), Akil Gjakova (KOS).[6] The first encounter in the mixed team competition against Germany ended 4:1. The Austrian team therefore took 9th place.[7]
For his participation in the Olympic Games, he was awarded the Nidan by the Austrian Judo Association.[8]
In September 2024, it was announced that Gaßner was part of the customs sports squad.[9][10]
Personal life
According to his own statement, Gaßner is the son of an Egyptian father.[11]
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