Savon Carmenate, Amarilys (1974–)
Savon Carmenate, Amarilys (1974–)
Cuban judoka. Name variations: Amarilis Savon Carmenaty; Amarilis Savon. Born May 13, 1974, in Cuba.
Won a bronze medal at Barcelona Olympics (1992) and a bronze medal at Atlanta Olympics (1996), both for extra-lightweight 48 kg; at World championships, won a gold medal for 52 kg (2003); won a bronze medal for 52 kg at Athens Olympics (2004).
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