Fumiko Ezaki Judoka
Fumiko Ezaki
Country: Japan
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Born: 27 September 1971 (52 years)
Fumiko Ezaki was seen as a child prodigy. In 1986, she won a World Championships silver medal at the tender age of 15. The following year, in 1987, she won yet another World Championships silver medal. In 1988, when judo was a demonstration sport at the Seoul Olympics, Ezaki won a silver medal there. In 1989, she won yet another World Championships silver medal. In 1990, at the age of 19, she finally won a major international gold medal. It was at the Asian Games in Beijing. Her future looked bright. Ezaki looked destined to become a future World and Olympic champion.
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