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Gold

Baker, who is not known for big attacks, fought tactically against Liparteliani who tried desperately to find an opening to do one of his big hip throws. Midway through the match, Baker was able to sneak in an ouchi-gari that scored yuko. Instead of going after the elusive ippon, Baker fought tactically and ran out the clock out to clinch the gold medal.

Final Results

1. BAKER, Mashu (JPN)

2. LIPARTELIANI, Varlam (GEO)

3. GWAK, Donghan (KOR)

3. CHENG, Xunzhao (CHN)

5. NYMAN, Marcus (SWE)

5. LKHAGVASUREN, Otgonbaatar (MGL)

7. IDDIR, Alexandre (FRA)

7. MEHDIYEV, Mammadali (AZE)

“This was my dream since I was six years old, so I'm really happy now.".