Robert Berland
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Robert "Bobby" Berland (born November 5, 1961) is an American
judo
ka who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics
and in the 1988 Summer Olympics
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Berland is Jewish. In 1984 he won the silver in the under 86 kg (Middleweight) division. He was the first American and graduate of Mather High School to receive an Olympic silver medal in judo.
He also won a bronze medal in the 1983 World Judo Championships
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
judo
Judo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
ka who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics
1984 Summer Olympics
The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
and in the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
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Berland is Jewish. In 1984 he won the silver in the under 86 kg (Middleweight) division. He was the first American and graduate of Mather High School to receive an Olympic silver medal in judo.
He also won a bronze medal in the 1983 World Judo Championships
1983 World Judo Championships
The 1983 World Judo Championships were the 13th edition of the World Judo Championships, and were held in Moscow, Soviet Union from October 13–16 1983.-Men:- Medals table :...
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