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Macedo, Niemeyer, Pirelli, Souza, and Antoniou win gold in Lima

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:34 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Macedo, Niemeyer, Pirelli, Souza, and Antoniou win gold in Lima

Summary

The final day of the 2026 Lima Judo Grand Prix culminated in impressive victories for Rafael Macedo, Mathilda Sophie Niemeyer, Gennaro Pirelli, Beatriz Souza, and Giannis Antoniou. Macedo claimed his third gold medal in the -90kg category, while Niemeyer secured her first World Judo Tour gold in the -78kg event. Pirelli triumphed in an all-Italian contest at -100kg, and Souza added another gold in the +78kg category. Antoniou marked a historical win for Cyprus with his gold medal in the +100kg division. The event concluded with a celebration of world-class judo in Peru.

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By the Numbers

•Rafael Macedo wins gold in -90kg, his third Grand Prix title.
•Mathilda Sophie Niemeyer earns her first World Judo Tour gold at -78kg.
•Gennaro Pirelli claims victory at -100kg in an all-Italian showdown.
•Beatriz Souza secures gold in the +78kg category.
•Giannis Antoniou achieves Cyprus's first Grand Prix gold in +100kg.

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5:34 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Lima Grand Prix Day 3: A golden finish in Peru

What they're saying

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Rafael Macedo, Mathilda Sophie Niemeyer, Gennaro Pirelli, Beatriz Souza and Giannis Antoniou took gold on the final day in Lima. Antoniou made history with Cyprus’s first Grand Prix title, bringing three days of world-class judo in Peru to a spectacular close.
— Yahoo Sports

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