| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 March 1973 |
| Occupation | Judoka |
| Sport | |
| Country | France |
| Sport | Judo |
| Weight class | –73 kg |
| Rank | 6th dan black belt [1] |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic Games | 5th (2004) |
| World Champ. |  (2003) |
| European Champ. |  (2006) |
Medal record | |
| Profile at external databases | |
| IJF | 15555 |
| JudoInside.com | 357 |
| Updated on 17 November 2022 | |
Daniel Fernandes (born 14 March 1973) is a French judoka.
| Year | Tournament | Place | Weight class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | European Judo Championships | 2nd | Lightweight (73 kg) |
| 2004 | Olympic Games | 5th | Lightweight (73 kg) |
| 2003 | World Judo Championships | 2nd | Lightweight (73 kg) |
| 2001 | European Judo Championships | 3rd | Lightweight (73 kg) |
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