Edith Bosch

Edith Bosch, born on May thirty-first, nineteen eighty, is a distinguished Dutch judoka known for her remarkable achievements in the sport. She made her Olympic debut at the two thousand Sydney Olympics, where she secured a commendable seventh place. Her career reached new heights in two thousand four when she clinched the silver medal in the middleweight division at the Summer Olympics, also earning the title of European champion that same year.

In two thousand five, Bosch showcased her prowess on the global stage by becoming the world champion in the -70 kg category at the World Judo Championships held in Cairo, Egypt. Her Olympic journey continued in two thousand eight, where she made headlines by defeating Ronda Rousey in a quarter-final match, ultimately earning a bronze medal. She repeated this success at the two thousand twelve London Olympics, once again bringing home a bronze medal.

Beyond her athletic achievements, Bosch holds a diploma in commercial economy from the Randstad Topsport Academy and a master's degree in Sport Management from the Johan Cruyff Institute. Currently, she serves as a team manager for the Nederlandse Spoorwegen, demonstrating her commitment to both sports and professional development.

Notably, during the two thousand twelve Olympics, Bosch made headlines for her quick response when a man threw a plastic bottle onto the track during the Men's 100 meters final, leading to his detention by stewards after she punched him. After retiring from competitive judo in April two thousand thirteen, she embraced a new challenge by taking up CrossFit. That same year, she gained further recognition by winning the Dutch reality TV show Expeditie Robinson, shedding sixteen kilograms during the month-long production.