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Jmjc Athletes Compete Around The World

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Sports.

Nick Delpopolo (white) throws opponent on his way to Pedro’s Challenge Gold (Photo by Lou DiGesare).

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake — Athletes from the Jason Morris Judo Center were busy competing all over the world on April 1.

Two-time Olympian and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake graduate Nick Delpopolo looked sharp, winning a 73 kg Gold Medal at the Pedro’s Challenge in Danvers, MA, going 5-0 on the day. JMJC teammate Melissa Myers also performed well on her way to winning a Gold in the 70 kg category, going 4-0. 

While Delpopolo and Myers were competing in Danvers, Ari Berliner, Kell Berliner, Hannah Martin and Nicole Stout were participating at the Antalya, Turkey Grand Slam event, which is an Olympic qualifier. Ari and Kell both made it to the round of 32, gaining 120 points. Ari boosted his world ranking to #45 in 66 kg and Kell, who competes at 81 kg, jumped up to a career high #71. Hannah (63kg), who is also a BH-BL graduate, sits at #35. Nicole reached a career high #67 at 78 kg.

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