Verdecia, Legna (1972–)

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Verdecia, Legna (1972–)

Cuban judoka. Name variations: Legna Verdecia Rodriguez. Born Oct 29, 1972, in Havana, Cuba.

Won World championship (1993); won a bronze medal at Atlanta Olympics (1996) and a gold medal at Sydney Olympics (2000), both for 48-52 kg half lightweight.

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