Alina Dumitru

Alina Dumitru (; born 30 August 1982) is a Romanian judoka, Olympic Gold medallist and multiple European champion. At the 2008 Summer Olympics she became Romania's first judoka to win an Olympic Gold medal.

Career Early life Dumitru was born on 30 August 1982. She trained with Romania's national judo team under coach Florin Bercean.

2008 Summer Olympics At the Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium, Dumitru reached the Women's 48 kg semifinals. There she faced Japanese double gold medalist Ryoko Tani, who until then had been undefeated in major international competitions for 12 years. She defeated Tani by "keikoku" and described her semifinal victory as "a dream". In the final she overcame Yanet Bermoy from Cuba, taking just 80 seconds to win the bout by ippon. In doing so, Dumitru became the first Romanian judoka to win a gold medal in the Summer Olympic Games. In 2013 she announced her retirement from the sport.

Other events Dumitru won nine medals, seven gold and two silver, at the European Judo Championships. She also won three bronze medals at the World Championships.

Awards Dumitru was decorated by the president of Romania, Traian Băsescu, with Medalia "Meritul Sportiv" ("Sportive Merit" Medal) class I.

She was given the award of Cetățean de onoare ("Honorary Citizen") of her hometown Ploiești in 2008. In 2012 she received the title Honorary Citizen of Cluj County.