Martin Boonzaayer

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Martin David Boonzaaijer (formerly Boonzaayer)
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Full nameMartin David Boonzaaijer (formerly Boonzaayer)
Born (1972-11-01) November 1, 1972 (age 52)
Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
EducationArizona State University
OccupationCEO at The Trusted Home Buyer
Sport
Sport Judo
Medal record
Men's Judo
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2003 Santo Domingo Heavyweight
Profile at external databases
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Martin David Boonzaaijer (born November 1, 1972) [1] formerly known as Martin Boonzaayer,, is an American judoka, who was a member of the United States of America Judo team at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics. [2] He was a three-time World Team Member, Seven-time National Champion, and won Bronze at the 2003 Pan American Games. He also won ninth place in the 1999 World Championships as well as a Two Time Gold medalist at the US International Invitational (US Open) Championships, in addition to numerous other international podium finishes. [3]

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After retiring from competitive judo Boonzaayer opened his own real estate business. [4]

In 2024, Boonzaayer reverted to the original Dutch spelling of his surname, Boonzaaijer. The previous spelling, Boonzaayer, was an anglicized version used earlier in his career.

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References

  1. "Martin Boonzayer". olympic.org. International Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on October 12, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Martin Boonzaayer". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on December 2, 2016.
  3. "Martin Boonzaayer". usoc.org. United States Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007.
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