Jessica Klimkait News & Updates

Fresh off worlds podium, Canadian trailblazer Jessica Klimkait hungry for more judo success

Jessica Klimkait can proudly claim to be a trailblazer in the world of Canadian women's sports. The ...

Nov 21, 2023 • CBC.ca

Canadian Jessica Klimkait captures gold at world judo championships

BUDAPEST, Hungary - Canada’s Jessica Klimkait is a gold medallist at the world judo championships,...

Jun 07, 2021 • The Hamilton Spectator

Christa Deguchi beats fellow Canadian Jessica Klimkait to win gold at Grand Slam judo event

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia - Christa Deguchi clamied the women’s under-57 kilogram gold medal at the Ul...

Jun 23, 2023 • Toronto Star

Experience Meets Youth: Day 2 Delivers Thrills in Lima

Jessica Klimkait claimed her first Grand Prix gold at –63 kg, Daniel Cargnin triumphed dramaticall...

Oct 13, 2025 • Euronews

Georgia wins gold at first day of Judo Grand Slam in Tbilisi

Eteri Liparteliani made it took on former world champion Jessica Klimkait in the final to bring home...

Mar 22, 2024 • Euronews

‘Means a lot to me’: Whitby’s Jessica Klimkait talks about her Olympic success

What started out as a four-year-old taking judo has turned into an Olympic medal for Jessica Klimkai...

Aug 06, 2021 • Simcoe

Tbilisi Grand Slam 2024 Day 1: Gold medal and marriage proposal for Liparteliani

After her final bout, in which she defeated Canada's Jessica Klimkait, Liparteliani's boyfriend Temu...

Mar 22, 2024 • Inside The Games

Whitby’s Jessica Klimkait wins judo bronze in Romania

WHITBY — Whitby’s Jessica Klimkait will bring home a bronze medal in judo from the Deva Junior E...

Aug 24, 2015 • Durham Region

Whitby’s Jessica Klimkait is Ontario’s female athlete of the year

WHITBY — Jessica Klimkait has joined some elite company by being named the Ontario Sport female at...

Apr 19, 2014 • Durham Region

Brazil dominates, Klimkait triumphs in Panama

The Pan American Judo Championships concluded with the South American country firmly established as ...

Apr 20, 2026 • Inside The Games

World Judo Masters Hungary 2023: Buchard take home gold for France

Japan's judoka managed to take home three gold medals, while the Canadian Jessica Klimkait secured h...

Aug 04, 2023 • Euronews

Klimkait beats Deguchi in all-Canadian Grand Slam final at Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Jessica Klimkait defeated Christa Deguchi in an all-Canadian under...

Oct 23, 2023 • Toronto Star

Canada’s Jessica Klimkait wins bronze in judo at Tokyo Olympics

Canadian Jessica Klimkait is the first Canadian woman to win an Olympic medal in judo, taking bronze...

Jul 25, 2021 • Sportsnet

Whitby’s Jessica Klimkait impresses on the judo scene

WHITBY — It’s been quite a year on the judo scene for Jessica Klimkait.The Whitby native and mem...

Oct 19, 2011 • Durham Region

Top-ranked Deguchi named to Canada’s judo team over Tokyo bronze medallist Klimkait

MONTREAL - Top-ranked Canadian judoka Christa Deguchi will make her Olympic debut at this summer’s...

Jun 26, 2024 • Toronto Star

Azerbaijan Strikes Gold as Stars Shine in New Weight Categories

The second day of the 2025 Baku Grand Slam saw thrilling judo action. Home hero Zelim Tckaev secured...

Feb 15, 2025 • Euronews

Jessica Klimkait wins gold at Canadian judo championship

Judoka Jessica Klimkait was named outstanding female athlete at the Elite National Championship on S...

Jan 07, 2017 • Montreal News