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Ben Sonnemans (born 13 January 1972 [1] , Haarlem) is a Dutch judoka.
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Ben Sonnemans (born 13 January 1972 [1] , Haarlem) is a Dutch judoka.
| Year | Tournament | Place | Weight class |
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| 1998 | European Judo Championships | 3rd | Half heavyweight (100 kg) |
| 1997 | European Judo Championships | 1st | Half heavyweight (95 kg) |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | 5th | Half heavyweight (95 kg) |
| European Judo Championships | 7th | Half heavyweight (95 kg) | |
| 1995 | World Judo Championships | 7th | Half heavyweight (95 kg) |
| European Judo Championships | 3rd | Open class | |
| 1994 | European Judo Championships | 5th | Half heavyweight (95 kg) |
| 1993 | World Judo Championships | 7th | Half heavyweight (95 kg) |
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