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Donny Donker

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Donny Donker
Personal information
NationalityDutch
Born (1994-08-05) 5 August 1994 (age 30)
ResidenceGouda, Netherlands
Sport
SportJu-jitsu
ClubDen Edel Gouda
Medal record
Men's Ju-jitsu
Representing  Netherlands
World Games
Silver medal – second place 2022 Birmingham -85 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Birmingham Mixed team
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Bogota -85 kg

Donny Donker (born 5 August 1994) is a Dutch martial arts fighter. He represents the Netherlands in ju-jitsu at international competitions.[1]

At the 2017 Ju-Jitsu World Championships he won the bronze medal. He competed at the 2022 World Games, winning individually the silver medal in the -85 category and won the bronze medal in the mixed team event.[2][3] While flying to international competitions when necessary, Donker has a fear of flying.[4]

References

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  1. "ju-jitsu Results Book" (PDF). 2022 World Games. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  2. "Op de World Games gaan leden van Den Edel voor hoogst haalbare: 'Enige plak waar ik voor ga is de gouden'". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). 7 July 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  3. "Donny Donker officieel gekwalificeerd voor World Games 2022". Judo Bond Nederland (in Dutch). 3 March 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  4. "Donny Donker mag naar EK in Israël, maar ziet op tegen vliegreis: 'Ogen dicht en hopen dat het snel voorbij is'". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). 24 May 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.