Julia Figueroa: a pioneer for Spanish women’s judo says goodbye
By by Hans van Essen
After almost twenty years on the international circuit, Julia Figueroa has announced the end of a remarkable career. The Spanish judoka leaves the sport not only as a world medallist and Grand Slam winner, but also as one of the athletes…
After almost twenty years on the international circuit, Julia Figueroa has announced the end of a remarkable career. The Spanish judoka leaves the sport not only as a world medallist and Grand Slam winner, but also as one of the athletes…
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