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David Douillet

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David Douillet is a French politician and retired judoka, born in Rouen on 17 February 1969. He won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in the heavyweight division at the 1996 Atlanta and 2000 Sydney Games, and he is also a four-time world champion and one-time European champion, which makes him one of the most decorated judoka in history. After his sporting career he worked with the charity Operation Pieces Jaunes and as a consultant for Canal Plus. He was elected to the French National Assembly in October 2009 and served as Sports Minister from September 2011 until May 2012.

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1969 1
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    is a French politician and retired judoka
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    born 17 February 1969
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    He is also a four-time judo world champion
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    He is also a four-time judo world champion and one-time European champion
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