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Rafael Cruz Alonso wins men's -81 kg at the Sydney 2000 Paralympics
Rafael Cruz Alonso took gold in the men's -81 kg at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games in Australia. The title was awarded to Cuba, with the competition forming part of the Games held from 18 to 29 October.
18–29 October 2000 · Sydney, Australia
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The title
Rafael Cruz Alonso took gold in the men's -81 kg at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games in Australia. The title was awarded to Cuba, with the competition forming part of the Games held from 18 to 29 October.
The podium
The silver medal was awarded to Sebastien Le Meaux of France. The runner-up result places France alongside the winning delegation in this event.
The bronze medal positions went to Gabor Vincze of Hungary and Simon Jackson of Great Britain. These results completed the podium for men's -81 kg.
The event
This was the men's -81 kg competition in judo at the Sydney Paralympics. The medal table above identifies the winning delegation and the other podium positions in this event.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Rafael Cruz Alonso | Cuba |
| Silver | Sebastien Le Meaux | France |
| Bronze | Gabor Vincze | Hungary |
| Bronze | Simon Jackson | Great Britain |
Sources
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