Anno, Noriko (1976–)

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Anno, Noriko (1976–)

Japanese judoka. Born May 23, 1976, in Yamaguchi, Japan; attended Meiji University.

At World championships, placed 1st for 72kg (1997) and 78kg (1999, 2001, 2003); won a gold medal for 78kg at Athens Olympics (2004).

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