Jorge Aguirre (judoka)

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Jorge Aguirre
Personal information
Born (1962-01-02) 2 January 1962 (age 61)
Sport
Sport Judo
Medal record
Representing Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
Pan American Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1991 Havana -95 kg

Jorge David Aguirre Wardi (born 2 January 1962) is a retired Argentinean heavyweight judoka. Between 1980 and 1994 he won six medals at the Pan American Judo Championships, including a gold medal in 1994. He also won a bronze medal at the 1991 Pan American Games and competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Jorge Aguirre. sports-reference.com
  2. Jorge Aguirre. judoinside.com