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| Born | 7 May 1982 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Judoka | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Portugal | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Judo | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weight class | –66 kg | |||||||||||||||||||
| Achievements and titles | ||||||||||||||||||||
| World Champ. | 13th (2007) | |||||||||||||||||||
| European Champ. |  (2008) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Olympic Games | 9th (2008) | |||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| Profile at external databases | ||||||||||||||||||||
| IJF | 39584 | |||||||||||||||||||
| JudoInside.com | 13857 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Updated on 16 November 2022. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pedro Dias (born 7 May 1982) is a Portuguese judoka.
| Year | Tournament | Place | Weight class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | European Championships | 3rd | Half lightweight (66 kg) |
| 2006 | European Judo Championships | 5th | Half lightweight (66 kg) |
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