GLENVILLE/LIMA, PERU — Ari Berliner (23) from the Glenville, NY-based Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) turned in a terrific performance to win a bronze medal at the Pan American-Oceania Judo Championships, April 15, 2022. Berliner only lost to eventual 66kg champ, Eric Takabatake (Brazil) in a quarterfinal thriller. Berliner held the lead before getting scored on with 3 seconds left. This result catapults Berliner 14 spots on the world ranking list to a career high #39. Athletes from the JMJC have now won 24 total medals at Pan Am-Oceania Championships.
Thursday, 21 April 2022 13:49
Berliner Wins Bronze
Ari Berliner (third from the left). Photo provided.
