Vandecaveye, Gella (1973–)
Vandecaveye, Gella (1973–)
Belgian judoka. Born June 5, 1973, in Kortrijk, Belgium.
Won a silver medal for 56-61 kg half-middle-weight at Atlanta Olympics (1996); won European championships (1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001); won World championships (1993, 2001); won a bronze medal for 57-63 kg at Sydney Olympics (2000).
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