Another Olympic Round
By the time she competed in the Olympic Games in 2008, Ronda was prepared to take on any opponent she encountered. Even though she put up a strong fight, she ultimately fell short in the quarterfinals, which was a close call. She was given a second opportunity to compete in the medal rounds because the scores were actually so close to being identical. She made the most of the chance, put out a valiant effort, and ultimately brought home the bronze medal. By winning a medal in judo at the Olympics, she made history as the first American woman to accomplish it.
Another Olympic Round
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