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| Born | 30 January 2000 Mongolia | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Judoka | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Mongolia | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Judo | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight class | –73 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| JudoInside.com | 141560 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lavjargalyn Ankhzayaa (born 30 January 2000) is a Mongolian judoka. He was a bronze medalist at the 2024 World Judo Championships.
Ankhzayaa competes in the 73 kg category. [1] [2] He finished in third in the 2022 Grand Prix Almada. [1] Ankhzayaa placed fifth in the 2023 Grand Slam Ulaanbaatar, held in his hometown. [1] Having lost to Tatsuki Ishihara by seoi-nage in the semi-finals, Ankhzayaa won a bronze medal in the Men's 73kg category at the 2024 World Judo Championships in Abu Dhabi, besting Brazilian Daniel Cargnin in the bronze medal match. [3] [4]
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