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Raz Hershko Wins World Judo Bronze, Defeating Olympic Rival Souza
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Israeli judoka Raz Hershko won a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships in Baku on Saturday, defeating Helena Vukovic. She also achieved a significant victory over her Olympic rival Beatriz Souza in the quarterfinals. Hershko's bronze medal marks her third world championship medal and second individual bronze, following her Olympic silver in 2024. Despite disruptions from military operations, she has continued to achieve major international success.
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- Raz Hershko won a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships in Baku on Saturday.
- Hershko defeated her Olympic rival Beatriz Souza in the quarterfinals of the tournament.
- The bronze medal is Hershko's third world championship medal and second individual bronze.
- Hershko also won Olympic silver in Paris in 2024.
- Her participation was affected by Israeli military operations.
- She previously won gold at the Austrian Grand Prix and a European Championship title.
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