Israel Hernández Judoka
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Israel Hernández
- Country:Cuba
- Born:7 January 1970 (51 years)
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Israel Hernández of Cuba was 1992 and 1996 Olympic bronze medallist in Barcelona and Atlanta U65kg. Hernández was multiple Panam Champion. He won the Jose Ramon tournament in Cuba 6 times and was Cuban champion in U60, U65, U73kg. As a coach he various teams under him including the 2008 US Olympic judo team. His wife, Valerie Lafon Hernandez have a dojo in the north of San Diego. He is Project 2024 coach, along with Olympic medalists Jimmy Pedro, Travis Stevens, Kayla Harrison, and Marti Malloy.
Competitions - Medal overview B S G
- Olympic Games 200
- Continental Championships 215
- World Cups/Continental Open 420
- World Championships Juniors 010
- Continental Championships Juniors 001
- International Tournaments 5610
- National Championships Seniors 108