The legendary judoka Anton Geesink from the Netherlands, was an outstanding figure in the world of judo. In addition to having tremendous strength, being 198 centimeters tall and weighing 120 kilograms, Geesink was also a superbly trained and very technical wrestler. Anton Geesink became the first non-Japanese to win a world title. He is also one of only two non-Japanese to achieve the tenth dan in judo. However, Anton Geesink is most remembered for his victory that shocked the world when he won the gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
