Antoine Valois-Fortier facts for kids
![]() Valois-Fortier at the 2016 Olympics
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Nickname(s) | Antonio, Tony | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
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Occupation | Judoka | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.89 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Judo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight class | –81 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rank | 5th dan black belt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club | Shidokan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coached by | Nicolas Gill Marie-Helene Chisholm Sergio Pessoa Sr. |
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Retired | 2 December 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Updated on 23 May 2023. |
Antoine Valois-Fortier is a Canadian judoka. He was born on March 13, 1990. He is famous for winning a bronze medal in judo at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. This made him the first Canadian in 12 years to win an Olympic judo medal. He was also only the fifth Canadian ever to achieve this.
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Antoine's Judo Journey
Antoine Valois-Fortier started his journey in judo and quickly became a strong competitor. He worked hard to improve his skills. His dedication helped him reach the top levels of the sport.
Olympic Success in 2012
When the 2012 Olympics began, Antoine was ranked 21st in the world for his weight class (under 81 kg). Many people didn't expect him to win a medal. However, he surprised everyone with some amazing wins.
He even defeated Elnur Mammadli, who was an Olympic gold medalist. Antoine made it all the way to the quarterfinals. He lost a match to Ivan Nifontov from Russia.
But Antoine didn't give up! He entered the repechage round. This is a special round where athletes who lost early can still compete for a bronze medal. He won against Emmanuel Lucenti from Argentina.
This win led him to the bronze medal match against Travis Stevens. Antoine won this match, earning his bronze medal. His coach, Nicolas Gill, had won a silver medal in judo in 2000. Antoine's medal was Canada's first in judo since then.
Competing in the 2016 Olympics
Antoine Valois-Fortier also competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. He won his first two matches, showing his strength. However, he then lost his third match to Khasan Khalmurzaev, who went on to win the gold medal. Antoine also lost his repechage match to Takanori Nagase, who won a bronze medal.
Retirement and Coaching
In June 2021, Antoine was chosen to be part of Canada's team for the 2020 Olympic Games. These games were held in 2021 due to a delay.
In December 2021, Antoine Valois-Fortier announced that he was retiring from competing in judo. Even though he stopped competing, he decided to stay involved with the sport. He became a coach for the national team. This means he now helps other judo athletes train and get ready for competitions.
Awards and Recognition
In 2012, Antoine Valois-Fortier received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. This medal is given to Canadians who have made important contributions to their country.
More About Judo
- Judo in Quebec
- Judo in Canada
- List of Canadian judoka
See also
In Spanish: Antoine Valois-Fortier para niños