Switzerland at The 2004 Summer Olympics - Judo

Judo

The two Swiss judokas put up a record of 2-2 at the Games, with both wins coming from lightweight Lena Goeldi. Anschwanden was a bronze medalist at the 2001 Worlds, and the reigning European champion, but lost his opening match in Athens.

Men's 81 kg (Half-Middleweight):

  • Sergei Aschwanden
    • Round of 32: Lost to Ariel Sganga from Argentina (Kuzure-kami-shiho-gatame; ippon - 4:26)

Women's 57 kg (Lightweight):

  • Lena Goeldi
    • Round of 32: Defeated Maria Pekli from Australia (Ura-nage; ippon - 4:19)
    • Round of 16: Defeated Catherine Ewa Ekuta from Nigeria (Sode-tsurikomi-goshi; ippon - 4:06) (advanced to second repechage round)
    • Repechage Round 2: Lost to Barbara Harel from France (Fusen-gachi)

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