About Philip Laats
Born 1963. Philip Laats is a Belgian judoka.
Philip Laats (born 2 February 1963) is a Belgian judoka who competed at the international and world level.
Philip is part of a family of judokas, including his brother Johan Laats.
Laats represented Belgium in the Summer Olympics, competing in the half-lightweight category on four occasions - Los Angeles in 1984, Seoul in 1988, Barcelona in 1992 and Atlanta in 1996.
Achievements Year Tournament Place Weight class 1996 Olympic Games 5th Half lightweight (65 kg)European Judo Championships 7th Half lightweight (65 kg)1995 European Judo Championships 3rd Half lightweight (65 kg) 1993 World Judo Championships 5th Half lightweight (65 kg)European Judo Championships 7th Half lightweight (65 kg)1992 Olympic Games 5th Half lightweight (65 kg)1990 European Judo Championships 3rd Half lightweight (65 kg)
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Philip Laats was born on 2 February 1963 in Antwerp.
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Philip Laats is a judoka.
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Philip Laats is Belgian.
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