Arthur Margelidon

Date of birth: October 12, 1993

Weight division: 73 kg

Height: 180 cm

Hometown: Paris, France

Residence: Montreal, Quebec

Current Judo Club: Shidokan

Training place: Judo Canada National Training Centre at INS-Québec in Montreal

Photos cc Rafal Burza & Tom Taylor: Album Arthur Margelidon

HIGHLIGHTS

• 2019 – Grand Slam Abu Dhabi – Silver medalist
• 2018 – IJF World Masters – Silver medalist
• 2017 – Grand Slam Tokyo – Silver medalist
• 2016 – Pan American Champion

ATHLETE’S BIO

• He started judo when he was 6 years old, encouraged by his father, who himself has been a passionate judoka his entire life.

• Arthur enjoys the sport because it allows him to push his limits and forces him to constantly improve.

• Arthur qualified for the Olympic Games in Rio in 2016, unfortunately he broke his wrist during training shortly before the event and could not participate in the games.

• Arthur is particularly proud of his silver medal at the 2017 Grand Prix in Hohhot and of having defeated the two-time world champion and Olympic medallist Riki Nakaya.

• 2018 was a successful year for Arthur, he won two bronze medals in Grand Prix (Cancun and Budapest) and two 5^th place finishes at the Paris and Tokyo Grand Slam.

• His goal is to win a medal at the upcoming World Championships and Tokyo Olympic Games.

VARIOUS:

• Studies Kinesiology at l’Université de Montréal
• He loves playing hockey, he often plays with his friends when he has free time.
• Loves to play videos games

QUICK FACTS

• Nickname: Arthy
• Favourite food: Japanese food, sushi especially
• Favourite TV show: Two and a half men, Friends
• Hobby: Hockey
• Phobia: Height and being stuck in a small space
• Good luck charm: my belt knot
• Guilty Pleasure: Sugar
• Hidden talents: make the best Instagram stories within the national team athletes
• Proudest accomplishment: Qualifying for 2016 Rio Olympics Games
• Favourite sports team:  Canadiens de Montréal
• Favourite music: Frank Sinatra & Country

SOCIAL MEDIA

• Facebook: Arthur Margelidon
• Twitter: @JudoMargelidon
• Instagram: a.margelidon

For the entire list of Arthur’s results, please consult his JudoInside page: Arthur Margelidon