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Local Judo Athletes Shine in Senegal

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Sports, Uncategorized.

Melissa Myers and Ramon Hernandez Jr. pose with their Senegal hardware. Photo provided.

DAKAR, SENEGAL — Melissa Myers (30) and Ramon Hernandez Jr. (25), both from the Jason Morris Judo Center in Glenville, recently won medals at the Senegal Open, earning valuable points on the world ranking list.

Hernandez won a silver medal, making it all the way to the finals of 81kg, losing a thriller in overtime. Hernandez jumped 10 slots in the rankings, up to a career-high #85. 

Myers won a bronze medal at 70kg to move up 5 spots in the rankings to a career-high #55.

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