Oleksandr Nyzhnyk (in white judo gi) throws Yan Boyin (CHN) for a waza-ari
Headshot of Oleksandr Nyzhnyk wearing a blue USA Judo National Resident Team pullover

Oleksandr Nyzhnyk

Junior World Championships, 2023, 2024

Athlete Bio#

Headshot of Oleksandr Nyzhnyk wearing a blue USA Judo National Resident Team pullover

Age

19

Hometown

Los Gatos, CA

Education

West Valley College

Weight Class: -90 kg

Club/Coach: Nakano Judo Academy

Birthplace: Kyiv, Ukraine

High School: Los Gatos High School (Los Gatos, Calif.)

Age When Started in Judo: 4

Other Family Members in Judo: Father and older brother

Judo Career Highlights: 2024 Junior Pan Am champion

Personal: Enjoys surfing. Has one older brother and two cats.

Event Schedule#

2025 USA Judo Youth National Championships

USA Judo is pleased to welcome you to the 2025 Youth National Championships at the Salt Palace Convention Center.The Youth Nationals draws more than 500 of the best athletes from ages 5-20 throughout the nation annually to vie for National Championship...

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2024 USA Judo Youth National Championships

USA Judo is pleased to welcome you to the 2023 Youth National Championships at the Georgia International Convention Center.The Youth Nationals draws more than 500 of the best athletes from ages 5-20 throughout the nation annually to vie for National Ch...

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