Aafke van Leeuwen

Aafke van Leeuwen (born 13 July 1992) is a martial arts fighter. She represents the Netherlands in ju-jitsu at international competitions.

Aafke van Leeuwen
Personal information
NationalityDutch
Born (1992-07-13) 13 July 1992
Sport
SportJu-jitsu
ClubDen Edel, Gouda
Medal record
Women's Ju-jitsu
Representing  Netherlands
World Games
Bronze medal – third place2017 Wrocław-70 kg
Bronze medal – third place2022 BirminghamMixed team
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2015 Bangkok-70 kg
Bronze medal – third place2016 Wrocław-70 kg
Gold medal – first place2017 Bogota-70 kg
Bronze medal – third place2018 Malmö-70 kg
Gold medal – first place2019 Abu Dhabi-70 kg
Bronze medal – third place2017 Bogota-62 kg

Van Leeuwen became world champion for the fourth time in 2022.[1][2][3] She competed at the 2022 World Games, winning the bronze medal in the mixed team event.[4][5]

References
  1. "Aafke van Leeuwen uit Gouda voor derde keer wereldkampioen jiujitsu". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). 22 November 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  2. "Aafke strijdt in snikhete 'poule des doods' voor gouden kans: 'Dit is echt magisch"". omroepwest.nl (in Dutch). 6 July 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  3. "Aafke van Leeuwen zet tanden in titelprolongatie". de Telegraaf (in Dutch). 18 November 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  4. "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.
  5. "ju-jitsu Results Book" (PDF). 2022 World Games. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
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