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The Lethbridge Kyodokan Judo Club is celebrating after member Christa Deguchi captured gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. (Photo: J. Goulet, My Lethbridge Now)
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Lethbridge Judo Club member Christa Deguchi captures gold at Paris Games

Justin Goulet
By Justin Goulet

A member of a local judo club has won gold at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Christa Deguchi defeated South Korea’s Huh Mimi in the under-57 kilogram final on Monday to win the first gold medal for Canada.

It was a moment of redemption for Deguchi. She previously lost to Huh in the under-57 kilogram final at the 2024 World Championships.

Deguchi won in a sudden-death overtime following a match-ending penalty to Huh.

Both Christa and her sister Kelly are members of the Lethbridge Kyodokan Judo Club. Kelly is also competing at the 2024 Paris Games.

Justin Goulet
Justin Goulet
Justin Goulet brings over a decade of experience to the Lethbridge newsroom. He started his career in Ontario before moving to Vancouver Island in 2014 to work with Vista Radio. He moved to Alberta in February 2019 and joined the Lethbridge team in June 2024. Justin is excited to share the stories of southern Alberta.
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