Leilani Akiyama

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Leilani Akiyama
Personal information
Born (1987-02-21) February 21, 1987 (age 36)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportJudo
Medal record
Women's judo
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Pan American Judo Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2020 Guadalajara –57 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 Guayaquil –63 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Edmonton –63 kg

Leilani Akiyama (born February 21, 1987) [1] is an American judoka. She competed at the World Judo Championships in 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018.

In 2020, she won the silver medal in the women's 57 kg event at the Pan American Judo Championships held in Guadalajara, Mexico. [2]

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References

  1. "Leilani Akiyama". JudoInside.com. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  2. Pavitt, Michael (November 20, 2020). "Canadian judokas earn three golds as Pan American Championships begins". InsideTheGames.biz. Archived from the original on November 21, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2020.