| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's judo | ||
| European Championships | ||
 | 2001 Paris | +100 kg |
Denis Braidotti (born 31 July 1972) is an Italian international judoka.
After his career with the Italian national team, he moved to Malta in 2019 to become the head coach of the Maltese national team. [1]
Braidotti is 6th Dan judoka.
| Year | Tournament | Place | Weight class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | European Judo Championships | 7th | Open class |
| 2001 | European Judo Championships | 2nd | Heavyweight (+100 kg) |
| Mediterranean Games | 1st | Heavyweight (+100 kg) | |
| 1997 | Mediterranean Games | 3rd | Heavyweight (+95 kg) |
Final results for the Judo events at the 2000 Summer Olympics:
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