Lukáš Krpálek
Awards & Honours
7
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
3
Records
Krpálek's record is extraordinary in judo. He is one of only a few judokas to win Olympic gold in two different weight classes, and his two world titles and three European titles put him among the sport's elite. His eight consecutive Czech Judoka of the Year awards show his sustained dominance at the national level, and he remains a benchmark for heavyweight judo worldwide.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
First Czech Olympic Judo Champion
First Czech or Czechoslovak athlete to win an Olympic medal in men's judo.
Flag Bearer for Czech Republic
Carried the Czech flag at the opening ceremony.
Rankings & Lists
IJF World Ranking List
Records & Feats
First Czech to win Olympic judo medal
Krpálek became the first Czech or Czechoslovak athlete to win any Olympic medal in men's judo at Rio 2016.
Double Olympic champion in two weight classes
Won Olympic gold in -100 kg (2016) and +100 kg (2021), a rare achievement in judo.
Eight consecutive Czech Judoka of the Year
Named Czech Judoka of the Year eight times in a row from 2008 to 2015.