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| Born | 11 January 1974 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Judoka | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Judo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight class | –73 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | 5th dan black belt [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| European Champ. | 5th (2003) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Christophe Massina (born 11 January 1974) is a French judoka.
| Year | Tournament | Place | Weight class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | European Judo Championships | 5th | Lightweight (73 kg) |
| 2002 | European Judo Championships | 7th | Lightweight (73 kg) |
| 2001 | Mediterranean Games | 1st | Lightweight (73 kg) |
| 1995 | Universiade | 3rd | Lightweight (71 kg) |
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