1. Ariel "Arik" Ze'evi is an Israeli retired dan 6 black belt in judo.
11 Facts About Ariel Ze'evi
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Ariel Ze'evi had a long and successful career competing in half-heavyweight judo competitions.
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Ariel Ze'evi won an Olympic bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in the men's 100 kg judo competition.
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Ariel Ze'evi, heavily influenced by his brother and his accomplishment, began training intensively, and at the age of 15 won his first national competition in the adult class, becoming the country's youngest champion ever.
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Ariel Ze'evi hosted a sports television show for the Israeli Broadcasting Authority.
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Ariel Ze'evi won European Championships gold in 2001,2003,2004 and 2012 and silve in 2005.
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Ariel Ze'evi has won four bronze medals in European Championships.
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Ariel Ze'evi won the silver medal in the open category at the 2001 World Championships.
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Ariel Ze'evi missed the 2005 World championships in Cairo due to a shoulder injury, and subsequently underwent surgery to repair the damage.
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Ariel Ze'evi told the Israeli media he does not want to end his career without a victory.
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Ariel Ze'evi became a European champion for the fourth time in 2012, winning the competition in Chelyabinsk, Russia.