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6.2 LEILANI AKIYAMA (USA 57kg) From playground bullies, to fighting on the world stage; the authentic stories behind Leilani Akiyama (part 2)
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"Knowing what I know now, maybe it was a good thing that I didn’t make it (to the Olympics).
Because I had not, I now know so much more than I did."
Leilani Akiyama's judo story is one of perseverance. Having begun judo in Japan, she has chased her dream of going to the Olympics through countless training camps, countries and dropped a weight division to give herself the best possible chance for Tokyo 2020.
Akiyama v Crudes, Antalya Grand Prix 2018
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