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Matti Lattu (born June 21, 1971) is a Finnish judoka. He placed 7th at the 1997 European Judo Championships with three wins and two losses [1] . As of 2018, he holds a 5th degree black belt [2] .
| Year | Tournament | Place | Weight class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | European Judo Championships | 7th | Half middleweight (78 kg) |
Lattu was the CEO of a software business: http://www.heeros.com until 2019 [3] .
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