Majlinda Kelmendi
Kosovo-Albanian judoka
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- Born
- 9 May 1991, Peja
- Citizenship
- Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Kosovo
- Sport
- judo
- Occupation
- judoka
- Height
- 162 cm (5 ft 4 in)
- Weight
- 52 kg (115 lb)
Majlinda Kelmendi (Albanian pronunciation: [majˈlinda kɛlˈmɛndi]; born 9 May 1991) is a Kosovan-Albanian former judoka and judo coach.
In 2014, Majlinda topped the IJF Women's Prestige World Ranking List. On 7 August 2016, she became the first Kosovan athlete to win a medal at the Olympic Games when she claimed gold in the women's 52 kg category at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She also represented Albania at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| judo at the 2012 Summer Olympics – women's 52 kg | 2012 | 9th place |
| judo at the 2016 Summer Olympics – women's 52 kg | 2016 | 1st place (gold) |
| judo at the 2020 Summer Olympics – women's 52 kg | 2021 | 17th place |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q1820096 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.