Justina Di Stasio facts for kids
Justina Di Stasio holds her silver medal she won at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto.
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| Nationality | Canadian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 22 November 1992 Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Height | 171 cm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 75 kilograms (165 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Freestyle wrestling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Burnaby Mountain wrestling club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Justina Di Stasio is a talented Canadian wrestler. She was born on November 22, 1992, in Burnaby, British Columbia. Justina has a special background, being of both Italian and Cree descent. She is known for her amazing skills in freestyle wrestling, a sport where athletes try to pin their opponent's shoulders to the mat.
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Justina's Wrestling Journey
Justina Di Stasio has had a very successful career in wrestling. She has won many medals in important competitions around the world. These include the World Championships, Pan American Games, and Commonwealth Games.
Early Success in 2015
In 2015, Justina showed her talent by winning a gold medal. This was at the annual Pan American Wrestling Championships. She competed in the 75 kilogram (about 165 pounds) weight class. This means all wrestlers in that group weighed around 75 kg.
Later that same year, Justina won another big award. She took home the silver medal at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada. This was a special moment, as she was competing in her home country.
Becoming a World Champion
Justina reached a huge milestone in 2018. She competed at the 2018 World Wrestling Championships in Budapest, Hungary. There, she won the gold medal in the 72 kilogram event. This made her a world champion!
After her big win, Justina spoke about her family. She shared how proud she was of her Indigenous roots. She thanked her Cree mother, who is from the Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba. Justina said her mother helped her get the chances she needed to succeed.
More Medals and Achievements
Justina continued to win medals in the following years. In 2022, she earned a bronze medal at the 2022 Pan American Wrestling Championships. This event was held in Acapulco, Mexico.
Later in 2022, Justina won another gold medal. This time, it was at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. She won in the women's 76 kilogram event. She also competed at the 2022 World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, but did not win a medal there.
In 2023, Justina added more medals to her collection. She won a silver medal at the Grand Prix de France Henri Deglane in Nice, France. She also earned a bronze medal at the Grand Prix Zagreb Open in Croatia.
Road to the Olympics
Justina continued her winning streak in 2023. She won a bronze medal at the 2023 Pan American Wrestling Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
In 2024, Justina took a big step towards her Olympic dream. She competed at the 2024 Pan American Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament. This tournament was held in Acapulco, Mexico. By winning her matches, she earned a spot for Canada at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. She defeated Saidy Chávez from Honduras and then secured her Olympic spot by beating Linda Machuca of Argentina. Justina then competed in the women's 76 kilogram event at the Olympics.
See also
In Spanish: Justina Di Stasio para niños
