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Fabio Basile
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Fabio Basile takes a selfie with the President of Italy Sergio Mattarella
Personal information
Nationality Italian
Born (1994-10-07) 7 October 1994 (age 31)
Rivoli, Italy
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Occupation Judoka
Height 1.72m
Sport
Country  Italy
Sport Judo
Weight class –66 kg, –73 kg
Achievements and titles
World finals R16 (2019)
Regional finals Bronze (2016)
Olympic finals Gold (2016)
Medal record
Men's judo
Representing  Italy
Olympic Games
Gold 2016 Rio de Janeiro ‍–‍66 kg
European Championships
Bronze 2016 Kazan ‍–‍66 kg
IJF Grand Slam
Gold 2021 Antalya ‍–‍73 kg
Silver 2019 Ekaterinburg ‍–‍73 kg
Bronze 2018 Ekaterinburg ‍–‍73 kg
Bronze 2019 Paris ‍–‍73 kg
IJF Grand Prix
Gold 2020 Tel Aviv ‍–‍73 kg
Silver 2016 Tbilisi ‍–‍66 kg
Silver 2018 Zagreb ‍–‍73 kg
Bronze 2023 Linz ‍–‍66 kg
European U23 Championships
Gold 2015 Bratislava ‍–‍66 kg
Bronze 2012 Prague ‍–‍60 kg
World Juniors Championships
Bronze 2010 Agadir ‍–‍55 kg
European Junior Championships
Bronze 2014 Bucharest ‍–‍60 kg
European Cadet Championships
Silver 2010 Teplice ‍–‍55 kg
Updated on 26 May 2023.

Fabio Basile is an Italian judoka, born on October 7, 1994, in Rivoli. He is famous for winning an Olympic gold medal in judo.

Fabio Basile's Judo Journey

Fabio Basile is a talented athlete who competes in the sport of judo. Judo is a martial art and combat sport that comes from Japan. It focuses on throws, takedowns, and grappling techniques.

Olympic Gold Medal Win

One of Fabio's biggest achievements was at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On August 7, 2016, he won the gold medal in the men's 66 kg weight class. This was a very special moment for Italy, as it was their 200th Olympic gold medal ever!

Representing His Club

Fabio Basile trains and competes for the judo club Akiyama Settimo. This club is located in Settimo Torinese, a town near Torino, Italy. Fabio's Olympic win made him the first Olympic champion from his club, which is a huge honor.

More About Fabio Basile

Fabio has competed in many other important judo events around the world. He has won medals at various competitions, including the European Championships and different Grand Slam and Grand Prix events. These competitions are part of the IJF circuit, where the best judokas from different countries compete.

Early Career and Youth Medals

Even before his Olympic success, Fabio showed great promise in judo. He won medals at youth competitions, like the European U23 Championships, World Juniors Championships, and European Cadet Championships. These early wins helped him develop his skills and prepare for bigger stages.

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