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Chandler
Wins Bronze
Prague, Czech Republic
- Carrie Chandler (23) of
the Glenville, NY based, Jason Morris Judo Club (JMJC) won a 52kg
bronze medal in the Czech Open over the weekend. Chandler's only
loss was in the semis to Mariana Enache (Spain) and automatically
took third in the single elimination event. Normally, Chandler would
have had to fight a bronze medal match, but the Czech open
organizers where trying a new system. Chandler became the first
American to medal on
the winter/spring European tour so far this year and there are only
3 events remaining. Carrie also became the first JMJC athlete to
break through in a European "A" event. There are 9 total
European "A" events on the entire tour for both men and
women. JMJC teammates Liz
Burns (20) and Katie
Mocco (21) had some tough draws and lost there opening rounds
and were eliminated due to the new system there. Burns (57kg) lost a
tough fight to eventual silver medalist Mai Hiromura (JPN).
Normally, Burns would have the opportunity to fight back and
possibly vie for a bronze but the single elimination format does not
allow that. Mocco (70kg) fell to 2004 Jr. World Champ, Anett
Meszaros (HUN) in a close first round battle and was eliminated. The
JMJC women will now gear up for the camp in Czech, which goes until
thursday then they will head on to Rotterdam, Holland to compete in
the Dutch Open. "The girls are doing very well and gaining
valuable experience towards the future" said JMJC coach, Jason
Morris. "I'm very proud of the way that they are competing
and hanging tough as I know how difficult the European circuit
is" added Morris.
Left to Right: Liz Burns, Carrie
Chandler & Katie Mocco Photos
by: Lou DiGesare/Real Judo Magazine Jason
Morris Judo Club 575
Swaggertown Rd. Scotia,
NY 12302 (518)399-3936
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