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Dutch judoka
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20 May 1972(Diemen)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Maarten Johannes Arens (born 20 May 1972 in Diemen, North Holland) is a Dutch judoka. European Champion 1995 in Birmingham in the 86 kg categorie, 4 times Dutch champion, Winner Tournoi de Paris in 2000 in the 81 kg category. At the Sydney Olympics partial 9th place in 81 kg category.
In 2001 he started as national junior coach of the Dutch juo federation, among his pupils: Dex Elmont, Jeroen Mooren, Henk Grol. In 2005 he became National Headcoach Men of the Netherlands. In this period (till now): three world champions ( Guillaume Elmont, Dennis van der Geest, Ruben Houkes), 2 bronze medals at Beiijng Olympics (Henk Grol en Ruben Houkes. Personal coach of Guillaume en Dex Elmont, Ruben Houkes en Henk Grol
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Place | Weight class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | European Judo Championships | 7th | Half middleweight (81 kg) |
| 1999 | World Judo Championships | 7th | Half middleweight (81 kg) |
| European Judo Championships | 2nd | Half middleweight (81 kg) | |
| 1998 | European Judo Championships | 5th | Half middleweight (81 kg) |
| 1995 | European Judo Championships | 1st | Middleweight (86 kg) |