Romane Dicko sets unique streak of golden European performances

The Frenchman won over ippon in the +78 kg final against Israeli Raz Hershko on Saturday in Podgorica, Montenegro. With her gold medal and bronze by Fanny Estelle Posvite, the Blues have ten awards in the competition.

Romane Dicko sets unique streak of golden European performances

Romane Dicko of France made history in Podgorica by claiming her fifth European title, once again overcoming her long-time rival Raz Hershko of Israel in the women’s heavyweight final. Dicko had to dig deep to manage the final, as Hershko initially disrupted her rhythm and prevented her from establishing her usual dominance.

Two years after the fourth European title in Montpellier and a month after her victory in the Tbilisi Grand Slam (Georgia), Romane Dicko met the tatamis this Saturday on the occasion of the European championships held in Podgorica (Montenegro) in the category of +78 kilos. During a tournament during which she had to get rid of Israeli Alma Mishine, then Russian Mariiaa Ivanova, two wins over ippon, the French woman got her place in the final by …

The silver medallist from the Paris Olympics overcame Asia Tabanu in the semi-final, securing a first medal for the delegation at the competition in Montenegro • This will be Hershko's fourth medal in Europe's highly-regarded competition • The final at 17:00 against Romain Dickoe of France