Denis Vieru facts for kids
![]() Vieru in 2024
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Born | Chișinău, Moldova |
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Occupation | Judoka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 168 cm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Updated on 28 July 2024. |
Denis Vieru (born on March 10, 1996) is a famous Moldovan judoka. He competes in the men's half-lightweight category, which is for athletes weighing around 66 kilograms. Denis proudly represented his country at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Later, he won a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
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Denis Vieru's Judo Journey
Denis Vieru became well-known in the judo world in 2016. He won a gold medal at the 2016 European U23 Judo Championships. This was a big achievement for Moldova, as he was the first from his country to win this title since 2005.
Winning Medals and Awards
In 2019, Denis had a fantastic year, earning many medals. He won Moldova's first-ever gold medal at the Antalya Grand Prix. He also took home gold at the Baku Grand Slam. Another gold medal came from the Grand Slam Paris, where he beat a strong opponent, Vazha Margvelashvili.
Denis also won a gold medal at the 2019 Summer Universiade in Naples. At this event, he had the special honor of being the flag bearer for Moldova. Later that year, he added a bronze medal at the 2019 World Judo Championships.
Overcoming Challenges
After some of his 2019 competition results were temporarily paused, Denis faced a review. He and his team worked hard to show that he had not done anything wrong. They proved that there was no intention to break any rules. Because of this, his suspension was very short, only three months. He was able to keep his medals and his world ranking points. This showed his strong character and honesty.
Recent Successes
Denis continued his winning streak in the following years. In 2021, he won a gold medal at the 2021 Judo Grand Slam Abu Dhabi. The next year, he won another gold at the 2022 Judo Grand Prix Almada. In 2023, Denis Vieru became the European champion. By May 2024, he was ranked as the world's top judoka in his 66 kg weight class.
Awards and Recognition
Denis Vieru has received special honors for his achievements:
- Order of Honour (Moldova) (2022) - This is a high award in Moldova.
- EJU Fairplay Award (2023) - This award celebrates athletes who show good sportsmanship.
See also
In Spanish: Denis Vieru para niños