www.judoinside.com 23/03
Golden Ariane Toro Soler takes the lead in Spanish qualification battle
In a surprising turn of events at the Grand Slam in Tokyo, first-year senior and junior European silver medalist Ariane Toro Soler emerged as the gold medalist, surpassing expectations and overshadowing more favored competitors like Krasniqi. Toro Soler (20) became the second youngest of this year to win a Grand Slam, only Babulfath (18) was younger in Baku. She is the second youngest ever for Spain to win a Grand Slam, only Laura Martinez Abelenda was a few months younger in 2019.