Makhgalyn Bayarjavkhlan
Makhgalyn Bayarjavkhlan (Mongolian: Махгалын Баяржавхлан; born 18 June 1978 in Nömreg sum, Zavkhan aimag) is a Mongolian judoka who competed in the super heavyweight division (+100 kg).[1] He was also the nation's flag bearer at the opening ceremony in the 2008 Summer Olympics.[2] Before the Games started, Makhgal competed at the 2008 Asian Judo Championships, where he placed seventh in the super heavyweight division.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Makhgalyn Bayarjavkhlan |
| Nationality | Mongolian |
| Born | 18 June 1978 Nömreg, Zavkhan, Mongolia |
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 131 kg (289 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Mongolia |
| Sport | Judo |
| Event(s) | +100 kg |
During the competition, Makhgal lost in the first round of the men's super heavyweight division, after Janusz Wojnarowicz (Poland) scored an ippon (a full one point) within a time of 24 seconds.
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Makhgalyn Bayarjavkhlan". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- "Judoka athlete to bear Mongolia flag at Beijing Olympics opening ceremony". Xinhua. July 22, 2008. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
External links
- Makhgalyn Bayarjavkhlan at Olympedia
- Makhgalyn Bayarjavkhlan at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
- NBC Olympic Profile
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