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My Take
Richard Trautmann is exactly the kind of athlete I find compelling. At 168 cm, competing in the extra-lightweight under-60 kg class, he proved that mastery has nothing to do with size. Two Olympic bronze medals, in 1992 and 1996, is no fluke. Reaching the podium across two consecutive Games signals a consistency that flashier one-time medalists rarely match. For a German to master a Japanese-born art at that level takes real devotion, and his 2024 honour suggests the sport still holds him in high regard. Small frame, enormous achievement. That is my kind of champion.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Richard Trautmann
- Name (Japanese)
- リヒャルト・トラウトマン
- Reading
- りひゃると・とらうとまん
- Born
- February 7, 1969 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Munich, Upper Bavaria, Germany
- Height
- 168 cm
- Occupation
- judoka
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2024 Shohrat Order
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Richard Trautmann born?
Born February 7, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Richard Trautmann from?
Richard Trautmann is from Munich, Upper Bavaria, Germany.
What does Richard Trautmann do?
Richard Trautmann works as judoka.
How tall is Richard Trautmann?
Richard Trautmann is 168 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.