Larisa Cerić

Learisa Cerić, born on January twenty-sixth, nineteen ninety-one, is a distinguished Bosnian judoka who has made significant strides in the women's +78 kg division. Her remarkable journey in judo began with a gold medal at the World Judo Juniors Championships in two thousand nine, marking a historic achievement as the first world title in any Olympic sport for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Throughout her career, Cerić has consistently demonstrated her prowess on the international stage. She earned a silver medal at the 2014 European Judo Championships and followed it up with a bronze medal at the 2018 World Judo Championships. Notably, at the 2019 European Games, she secured a silver medal, which was the first-ever European Games medal for her country.

Cerić's Olympic appearances include the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics, where she faced tough competition, exiting in the second round on both occasions. At the Tokyo Games, she had the honor of being one of the flag bearers alongside fellow athlete Amel Tuka, showcasing her status as a prominent figure in Bosnian sports.

In addition to her Olympic endeavors, Cerić has notable victories over several Olympic medalists, including Emilie Andeol, Iryna Kindzerska, Yu Song, Kanae Yamabe, and Lucija Polavder. Her impressive record places her among the top competitors in the European Judo Championships, where she has amassed four medals in the +78 kg category since its introduction in nineteen ninety-eight.

In two thousand eighteen, Cerić achieved the prestigious World No. 1 ranking in the +78 kg category for seniors, further solidifying her status in the sport. Most recently, she added to her accolades by winning a bronze medal in the women's +78 kg event at the 2022 Mediterranean Games held in Oran, Algeria.