Sergio Camacho
Sergio Andrés Camacho (born March 14, 1973 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a Venezuelan-born Colombian judoka, who competed in the men's heavyweight category.[1] Holding a dual citizenship, he captured a 2001 South American senior title for his own division, and had an opportunity to represent his naturalized nation Colombia at the 2004 Summer Olympics.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Sergio Andrés Camacho |
| Nationality |  |
| Born | 14 March 1973 Caracas, Venezuela |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 110 kg (243 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Judo |
| Event(s) | +100 kg |
Camacho qualified for his naturalized Colombian squad in the men's heavyweight class (+100 kg) at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, by placing fifth and receiving a berth from the Pan American Championships in Margarita Island, Venezuela.[2][3][4] He fell short in a thirteen-second, earth-shattering ippon and an uchi mata (inner thigh) throw to naturalized Australian judoka and Olympic veteran Semir Pepic during their opening match.[5][6]
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Sergio Camacho". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- "Colombia ya está en Atenas con 21 deportistas" [Colombia is already in Athens with 21 athletes] (in Spanish). El Colombiano. 2004. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- "Olímpicos: Otro cupo para Colombia" [Olympics: Another slot for Colombia] (in Spanish). El Tiempo (Colombia). 24 June 2004. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- Ortega García, Óscar (9 August 2004). "Tres sueños" [Three aspirants] (in Spanish). El País. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
- "Judo: Men's Heavyweight (+100kg/+220 lbs) Round of 32". Athens 2004. BBC Sport. 15 August 2004. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- "En marcha, judo y atletismo no tuvimos suerte" [In march, judo and athletics received no luck] (in Spanish). Caracol Radio. 20 August 2004. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
