| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 May 1967 |
| Occupation | Judoka |
| Sport | |
| Country | France |
| Sport | Judo |
| Weight class | –71 kg |
| Rank | 7th dan black belt in Judo [1] |
| Achievements and titles | |
| World Champ. |  (1997) |
| European Champ. |  (1995) |
| Olympic Games |  (1996) |
Medal record | |
| Profile at external databases | |
| IJF | 3996 |
| JudoInside.com | 358 |
| Updated on 12 March 2023. | |
Christophe Gagliano (born 22 May 1967 in Paris) is a French judoka.
| Year | Tournament | Place | Weight class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | World Judo Championships | 2nd | Lightweight (71 kg) |
| European Judo Championships | 3rd | Lightweight (71 kg) | |
| Mediterranean Games | 1st | Lightweight (71 kg) | |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | 3rd | Lightweight (71 kg) |
| European Judo Championships | 3rd | Lightweight (71 kg) | |
| 1995 | European Judo Championships | 2nd | Lightweight (71 kg) |
| 1991 | European Judo Championships | 3rd | Half heavyweight (95 kg) |
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