Kayla Harrison Wins Women's Judo -78kg Gold v Gemma Gibbons - London 2012 Olympics

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Full replay from the ExCeL - North Arena 2 as Kayla Harrison (USA) defeats Gemma Gibbons (GBR) to win gold in the women's judo -78kg event at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2 August 2012).
Judo made its very first appearance at the Olympic Games in 1964 in Tokyo. However, it was not included in the Olympic programme in 1968 in Mexico City, but returned, never to leave again, at the 1972 Games in Munich. As for women's judo, it was added to the Games in 1992 in Barcelona.
Men and women now compete in seven weight categories. There was originally a men's category open to all weights, but this event was withdrawn after the 1984 Games in Los Angeles.
Find more about Judo at www.olympic.org/judo
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[@petermacdonough9077]

And then 4-years later, she would win gold in Rio, proclaiming she is still QUEEN OF THE MAT!!!

[@rkgk1517]

Kayla is really inspirational as an athlete and as a person! She's overcome so much! I think she's my new favorite Judoka.

[@prettyprettygood3591]

I knew her from college

[@mochs62512]

Lol best punishment ever! poor murr! Or not poor murr

[@mochs62512]

Lol poor murr!

[@erichighsmith7299]

Literally the only reason I’m watching this Judo match. Murr stood no chance at taking her down 🤣🤣🤣

[@SuperMoeLarryCurly]

Best part was the throw into the table with all the water cups.

[@thehouseofrouse8834]

Lmao

[@Babideeee]

I like how USA focused on using Harai goshi. Like my sensei said "dont fear a man who practices million moves, fear a man who practice a single move a million times.

[@lMobiuscidl]

That's fron Bruce Lee originally

[@michaelterrell5061]

@@lMobiuscidl With modification as when rice said it he said a thousand times instead of a million.

[@DoomsdayIsComing73]

All high level Judo practitioners will usually use a small amount of moves to win or dominate a fight…

[@Babideeee]

@@DoomsdayIsComing73 fr, as long as you perfect the execution, everything will fall.

[@DoomsdayIsComing73]

@@Babideeee sensei always used to tell us that if you “master the basics” you can win any fight! 👊🏼👊🏼Judo is such an underrated art, and I think many high level grapplers are starting to realize that Judo is a fantastic compliment to BJJ, and vice versa. I’m seeing a lot of young up and coming fighters here in Texas flocking to Judo gyms..

[@DaftVendetta]

Brilliant sportsmanship! Always nice to see competitors share the glory at the end and come out smiling, because when it all comes down to it everyone is lucky enough just to be there and compete, let alone win a medal, and Kayla and Gemma definitely deserve them.

[@robertwise6916]

if you know anything about judo Kayla was dominating here oppenent constantly

[@YawehthedragondogofEL]

You could tell by the look in their eyes before the match who was going to win.

[@vincentstark7093]

Yup. British girl just looked shook

[@buckets3628]

@@vincentstark7093 huh the British girl looked more calm. Kayla looked nervous

[@historyiwitness5915]

So you mean the one smacking her lips like a coke fiend was who you picked to win?

[@marlondavis9450]

@@historyiwitness5915if you ask me that’s a valid way to see who wants it more.

[@elhigh]

The coach yelling "Hey! Kayla!" every few seconds can't be but a distraction.

[@supportyourtroopsathletes6460]

Jimmie coached her accurately sorry to say and she listened well. His instructions during the final minute was actually spot on.

[@freespirit7328]

Coach knows her more than u do.

[@historyiwitness5915]

More of a distraction than the PEDs she's on? Coin toss

[@pepecohetes492]

Outstanding athlete, and great sportsmanship!

[@jeremybennoch4338]

How did she make 136 to fight Holly Holm

[@kbuitienthinh]

i guess the semi final took every bit of Gemma's energy back then, just by looking at her face one can tell how exhausted she was. 4 previous matchs and one of her opponents was judo champ at that time and she overcame all :D . Her moment of "i love you mom" brough me tears, so overwhelmingly emotional :) . Such a beauty rarely seen :) .

[@bambiboozle4740]

Kayla was equally challenged-and tired. She didn't show it as much though.

[@billslater55]

I cried for four hours after this. Thank you for the Gold in 2012 and Gold in 2016. You will be remembered and loved FOREVER in American Judo! God bless you, Sister!

[@marcleblanc7021]

I thought they said ahe won silver?? So did she win a gold metal here or silver

[@billslater55]

@@marcleblanc7021 Gold. Visit her website kaylaharrison . com or billslater . com / judo

[@kasimshaikh3750]

She's doing well in MMA also.

[@realpatriot4071]

She is UFC star now

[@aetas4500]

Olympic judo was so cool to watch.

[@Smileybiotch237]

A riveting match! Just a great fight from both of them!

[@MeleDrummer]

Great fight, looking forward to Kayla fighting in Rio!

[@prithvib8662]

And she did it again!

[@napalminthemorning8309]

This match made me genuinely emotional.

[@tommysoliz3064]

I watched this video after I heard about her argueing with Henry Cejudo about gold medals lol

[@bigmartin]

I love the story behind both of these ladies and the obstacles both had to overcome in their personal lives just to get where they were. Both were deserving Gold medal winners but Harrison was able to find an extra gear when it was needed.. Beautiful ladies judoka

[@balder1981]

Gemma Gibbons semi final was her moment. I guess she lost all her energy there.

[@WuLi4B]

mama bear with cubs. It was only 2-0, but it seemed like a mauling. She is so strong and aggressive,always going for a throw.

[@fabioandrade7807]

Michael phelps

[@jamesthorn3652]

This was a year ago and still seems like yesterday. My family and I were in the stands when Kayla won. We will never forget this and neither will she. Gemma put up a heck of a fight but that French girl wore her down.

[@AM-ry8is]

she's American son. whupping redcoat asses yet again. An American tradition.

[@jimbobmp78]

at 7:05 when he says play judo I just shake my head

[@m7870]

The announcer talked more about the silver medalist than the winner.

[@cheekymonkeyali]

American announcers talk more about tenth placed Americans than anyone else competing, so fair enough

[@hyperlitestud]

@@cheekymonkeyali Not factual.

[@cheekymonkeyali]

@@hyperlitestud I've seen this myself so I'm pretty sure it is

[@hyperlitestud]

@@cheekymonkeyali the one time you saw it, was probably because the American is better in every way

[@michaelterrell5061]

@@hyperlitestud Don’t bother Europeans hate everything American for some reason.

[@michaelgarcia7792]

Jimmy Pedro taught a very good student.

[@Quandaledingleberg]

She’s also an MMA fighter , no WAY

[@laurenkester8560]

kaylas confidence and inner belief in herself is so amazing. the mind can do anythinfb

[@crashstitches79]

Loudest voice in the building? Pedro.

[@shinwook5145]

Outstanding performance : )

[@raugusto395]

What is the name of the song that played at the entrance of the judo athletes? She played in all fights.

[@wadewilson8011]

Valid effort by these two gentlemen.

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

Way to represent Kayla !!!

[@Manonsilvermountain]

And Murr had no clue what's going to come his way 🤣🤣🤣

[@redpill9383]

She is in mma now she's a beast

[@user-yp7pt9sp8x]

Congratulations Kayla .🎉🎉😊

[@AnthonyScottHendricksa9fingdad]

man i cant wait for these 2 to face each other in the UFC cause they are both headed there plus they are GORGEOUS BEAUTIFUL AND SMART TRIPLE THREAT IF THERE EVER WAS ONE U GO GIRLS LOVE U BOTH

[@iwonyouloose421]

WSOF KAYLA HARRISON NEW YEARS EVE!!!!! FIRST FIGHT.

[@KAchtchouk6660]

Très beau combat de Kayla.

[@timtags]

That is really sad. I feel bad for her. Gemma's own countrymen are cheering for Kayla. 😢

[@kyletae]

What is their walk-in hip-hop song? I can't remember it...

[@nidgeontour257]

Managed to get tickets for this day. Great to be part of Judo history. I heard some tickets were going for £2000 on the day!

[@christopheroverton1418]

great hand fighting and grip fighting tho

[@tonytamuno]

A great match.

[@jesusthroughmary]

UFC champion coming soon

[@lustrousmetal3677]

she's awesome

[@technician006]

Is there like only one move in judo?

[@ianbrewer4843]

Great athlete

[@lisafanucchi5939]

This is emotional 😭 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@debana65]

Молодец Кайла!!!

[@1966fabao]

Where do I find all the fights of Kayla Harrison in the Rio 2016 Olympics?

[@omgitsbees]

This was the best match of the entire olympics last year.

[@Gqspeed13]

Love Jimmy Pedro!!!

[@davidduvall4846]

Kayla is double tough!!!

[@beacrb5478]

MY GODMOTHER❤

[@tekkenfan01]

Go Kayla

[@juliameme]

Call My Name - Cheryl Cole

[@joesphruggiero3707]

Legend beast osss!!!❤😊❤😊

[@Kingjoffrey12]

i love the two asians taking their photos at the end 🤣

[@lethalcatfightcomics7403]

Hell! They move fast!

[@dinkaDPB]

beauty and the beast

[@bambiboozle4740]

Hey! Gemma is beautiful! Be nice.

[@kevinhammond2187]

I love Kayla!

[@jasondownsnet]

Harrison seemed to be so much more aggressive than Gibbons.

[@jasmynesartstudio]

I feel like gibbons was tired and saving her energy for the last few seconds

[@jeffdarnell3154]

Who is her Coach??

[@evansusmc]

0:20 what song is that playing? Anyone know?

[@50shadesofheinz67]

Cheryl -Call my name

[@vernonrobinson2186]

The British girl made the mistake of always putting herself in a vulnerable position for the American's harai-goshi. And the American was the more positive fighter.

[@vaibhav.singhal]

She so far ahead....she made easy work of silver medalist........and that 2 sec on the mat....where she realised what she has done...

[@matheuscirilo3596]

What a career

[@47RokuW]

Kayla is 🤩 that close out was gracious 😅😂😂

[@whatever9042]

Can someone explain to me the rules? How come sometimes the ref let’s them keep on going even after the throw and sometime he doesn’t.

[@danikahammerschmidt9932]

he should've given them time, it's only supposed to stop on the ground after 1) someone is pinned for a winning score in which case the match ends, or 2) there's no progression for like 5-10-ish seconds. Basically he isn't being a good ref because if he were, he'd allow the players to show that progress in the match could be made on the ground

[@GawdGood]

Gemma

[@gainesp2003gainesp]

Harrison seemed almost recklessly aggressive, trying techniques that she was not in position to complete. Gibbons easily defending most of her attacks. Still, good enough for gold!

[@jasondownsnet]

Kayla had admitted in interviews that USA judo cannot compete technique wise with most Asian and European counties. So USA judo has to make up for it with strength and aggressiveness.

[@angelgaelrequenapulido5554]

I love You Kayla 😍😍😍😘😘😘

[@SwordsmanRyan]

Each time Kayla takes her back, I keep hoping she’ll sink the RNC.

[@eddieadams4770]

What are these two sisters fighting over? Why doesn't their mom step in and break it up? Two sisters shouldn't be fighting like that.

[@ronin6158]

cuz theyre 78kg a piece lol. You get in the middle of that, Im not.

[@bartofilms]

Kayla dominated the match, but she exposed her neck to okuri eri jime a couple times. Had Gemma gotten the lapel like Burton did to Elmont in Rio, 2007...

[@bangbangtv284]

That USA coach is the bomb

[@jasondownsnet]

Why did the judge deduct a point from USA at 6:40?

[@banebaki97]

+Jason Downs She didn't get the yuko, it too much time passed since the first attempt

[@maseik1442]

Is jujitsu in the Olympics??

[@zenmartialartist701]

No

[@mixtapeinfection9959]

Why is the announcer so biased

[@josephs.7572]

I think they were tired before they started.

[@SinsiAlpha]

HEY! KAYLA!

[@redbunnytail9528]

Wow. Harrison with a judo gold. Getting caught up on the Olympics with the virus going on. Just watching the grabbing and tugging and jamming the holds and slapping them away. THAT must be seriously painful. The actual throws probably don't hurt, like that, but I'm not a judo knowledgeable person. Plus the training and stamina. One thing about Gibbons. Her hips are positioned too far away to take on her American opponent. If a judoka has to grapple, standing up, why would she want to 'bridge' space to spam an attempt?

[@nitacruise]

USA

[@DoomsdayIsComing73]

What those who don’t understand Judo will say, is it’s boring and slow! Sloppy, and no technique. No, it’s quite the opposite, this is two high level Judo players maneuvering for position and constantly countering.

[@migzfuentes]

I know her from Impractical Jokers.

[@user-rt5br1zi3u]

Do you ever smell her panty ???😂😂😂

[@marcusbeto]

Mayra Aguiar rules

[@user-um7zn9hy7d]

what's song name??

[@user-mf3of9ow1b]

로우지론다 call my name&pass out

[@raniaelkilali5505]

Goed machallah

[@aflippingg4340]

She's my cousin's sister's niece

[@bjornsantens4840]

cool

[@alejvillegasd]

6:08 hansoku make...

[@mustard..]

nope. 2012 rules stated that leg grabs are allowed as a secondary attack.

[@MrRobertFarr]

good

[@ledzeppiewho4505]

thought she was from middletown

[@TheAlexilia]

Easy job 4 the american. I may be out of the sport for too long now cause I didn't get why the second point was taken away. Never saw the secuence stop nor the referee stop the actions at the moment. Just my oppinion.

[@Old299dfk]

This woman will rise to the top of the UFC Some are already saying shes the best female fighter in the world.

[@CarlosLopez-xw7bw]

Parecen hermanas!!!

[@arnett91972]

Georgian Judo should have certain speed limits. Almost done is slow motion with rules restricting movement options based on the contact the opponents have.

[@bambiboozle4740]

??

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

U mean kyle

[@coldvoid]

I came here after watching Impractical Jokers' episode with her.

[@brindlebriar]

These two ladies and Ronda Rousey look like they could be triplets. Is there some pattern here, or is my sample size just too small?

[@erkhembayarschannel5341]

Double OC Kayla Harrison

[@MoooseBlood]

What's the thread count on a judo Gi like 3,000. Them thangs look thick.

[@mikaelablack6424]

They are so thick and in summer when working out it’s so hotttt