From: USA Judo News <usajudonews@...>
Subject: USA Judo Breaking News: Two-Time Olympian Rene Capo Passes Away
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Date: Monday, July 6, 2009, 10:35 PM

Two-Time Olympian Rene Capo Passes Away   (Colorado Springs, Colo.) - Two-time Olympian Rene Capo (Naperville, Ill. / Cohen's Judo) passed away in Chicago on Monday after a year-long battle with lung cancer at the age of 48.    "At a ridiculously young age we lost a great man today. He embodied the true spirit and notions of what it is to be a man. Rene lived and died with honor and integrity. In life, he had a fierce passion for competition few us will ever have," said USA Judo President Lance Nading (Denver, Colo.)  "I know all who knew Rene count themselves fortunate and he was a great friend to so many."   Capo, who competed at the 1988 and 1996 Olympic Games, made a comeback to the sport at the age of 46 when the seven-time Senior Nationals medalist returned to judo in 2007...  more> USA Judo 1 Olympic Plaza Suite 505 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909

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