A 63 kg weight class gold medal victory at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro established the competitive trajectory of Tina Trstenjak. Born in 1990 in Celje, the Slovenian judoka maintained a presence on international podiums for over a decade, transitioning through junior, world, and continental circuits before concluding her career.
Olympic and World Performance
Trstenjak secured the top position on the podium at the 2016 Summer Olympics. She followed this achievement by earning a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo. Her record at the World Championships includes a gold medal in Astana in 2015, silver in Budapest in 2017, and bronze medals in Chelyabinsk in 2014 and Baku in 2018.
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Her European Championship history began with a bronze in 2013 in Budapest. Subsequent years brought a gold medal in 2016 in Kazan, 2017 in Warsaw, and 2021 in Lisbon. Additionally, she earned silver medals in 2014, 2015, and 2018. Domestically, she maintained a consistent presence at the National Slovenian Championships, securing gold medals in 2006, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2020.
Grand Slam Participation
Throughout her career, Trstenjak competed in multiple Grand Slam events. Her gold medal tally includes victories in Tokyo (2014), Paris (2015, 2017), Abu Dhabi (2019), and Budapest (2020). Her tournament record further includes various silver and bronze finishes at venues in Düsseldorf, Tokyo, Abu Dhabi, and Paris.
Professional Recognition
The scale of her sporting success led to domestic distinctions, including being named Slovenian Sportsperson of the Year in 2016. In 2017, she received the Bloudek award, an honor recognized within the Slovenian sporting community.
Fast facts
- Born: 1990, Celje
- Sport: Judo
- 2016 Olympic Gold: 63 kg
- 2020 Olympic Silver: 63 kg
- 2016 Slovenian Sportsperson of the Year
- 2017 Bloudek award recipient
Questions readers ask
What is the highest level of international competition Tina Trstenjak won?
She won a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the 63 kg category.
In which city was Tina Trstenjak born?
She was born in Celje, Slovenia.
Achievements
- Slovenian Sportsperson of the Year
- Competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics
- Competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics
