Mashu Baker
Japanese judoka
贝克茉秋 · ベイカー茉秋 · 베이카 마슈
- Born
- 25 September 1994, Tokyo
- Citizenship
- Japan
- Sport
- judo
- Occupation
- judoka
- Height
- 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
- Weight
- 90 kg (198 lb)
Matthew Baker (ベイカー 茉秋 Beikā Mashū, Japanese surname: 小林, born 25 September 1994 in Tokyo), is a male Japanese judoka.
His father is an American. His parents divorced when he was little and was raised by his mother.
He started judo at the age of 7. His favorite technique is Ouchi Gari. In 2015, he won the bronze medal in the Middleweight (90 kg) division at the 2015 World Judo Championships. He is currently ranked No. 38 in the world (as of 2019). He won the gold medal in under 90 kg division in 2016 Rio Olympics.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| judo at the 2016 Summer Olympics | 2016 |
Awards and honours
- Medal with Purple Ribbon 2016
External links
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