Marti Malloy facts for kids
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| Full name | Martilou Malloy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 23 June 1986 Oak Harbor, Washington, U.S. |
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| Died | Not recognized as a date. Years must have 4 digits (use leading zeros for years < 1000). (aged Error: Need valid year, month, day) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Judoka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Judo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight class | –57 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| World finals |  (2013) |
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| Regional finals |  (2014, 2015, 2016) |
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| Olympic finals |  (2012) |
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Marti Malloy (full name Martilou Malloy) is a talented judoka from the United States. She was born on June 23, 1986, in Oak Harbor, Washington. Marti is well-known for her amazing skills in judo, a Japanese martial art and Olympic sport. She has won many medals, including an Olympic bronze medal.
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Marti Malloy's Judo Journey
Early Success in Judo
Marti Malloy started making a name for herself in judo when she was just 16 years old. In 2002, she won a gold medal at her first big international competition, the Rendez-Vous Canada. She beat many strong athletes there, including an Olympian.
Balancing Sports and Studies
After finishing high school, Marti moved to San Jose State University. She worked hard to train for the 2012 Summer Olympics while also studying Advertising and Marketing. She successfully graduated from the university in 2010.
Winning Junior and Senior Medals
In 2005, Marti continued her winning streak. She earned a silver medal at the Judo U.S. Open. That same year, she was the only U.S. athlete to win a gold medal at the Junior Pan American Championships.
Changing Weight Classes
Marti sometimes changed her weight class to compete. In 2007, she moved from the 57 kg class to the 63 kg class. She placed ninth at the World Championships that year. Later in 2007, she moved back to the 57 kg class. She then won her first Senior National title in that division.
More National Titles and International Medals
In 2009, Marti won her second Senior National title. She also won the World Team Trials, which meant she could compete on her second Senior World Team. The next year, in 2010, she won her first major international medal at the Pan American Judo Championships. She also defended her Senior National title from the year before.
Olympic Bronze Medalist
A big moment in Marti's career came in 2012. She won a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. She competed in the 57 kg weight class. In her final match, she scored an "ippon" (a winning point in judo) with a move called a kouchi gari. On her way to the bronze, she defeated several tough opponents.
World and Grand Slam Achievements
In 2013, Marti continued to shine. She won a silver medal at the World Judo Championships in Rio de Janeiro. She also earned a silver medal at the 2013 Tokyo Grand Slam, another important judo event.
In 2014, Marti won her first gold medal at the Pan American Judo Championships in Miami. She also famously defeated the 2012 Olympic champion, Kaori Matsumoto, at the World Judo Championships that year.
Marti Malloy's Major Achievements
Marti Malloy has achieved many great things in her judo career. Here are some of her top results:
- 2007:
- 5th place at the Pan American Games (63 kg)
- 9th place at the World Judo Championships (63 kg)
- 2010:
- Silver medal at the Pan American Judo Championships (57 kg)
- 2011:
- Silver medal at the Pan American Judo Championships (57 kg)
- 2012:
- Bronze medal at the Grand Slam Paris (57 kg)
- Bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics (57 kg)
- 2013:
- Silver medal at the World Judo Championships (57 kg)
- Silver medal at the Grand Slam Tokyo (57 kg)
- 2014:
- Gold medal at the Pan American Judo Championships (57 kg)
See also
In Spanish: Marti Malloy para niños
