Belgium's Dirk Van Tichelt (R) celebrates after defeating Brazil's Leandro Guilheiro in their under 73kg final at the IJF Grand Slam judo tournament in Rio de Janeiro July 4, 2009. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

Belgium's Dirk Van Tichelt (R) celebrates after defeating Brazil's Leandro Guilheiro in their under 73kg final at the IJF Grand Slam judo tournament in Rio de Janeiro July 4, 2009.

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