In this episode of the INSIDE USA JUDO Interview Series, host Hannah Martin speaks with Johan Silot, the number one ranked athlete in -81 kg category in the United States and an Olympic hopeful for Los Angeles 2028.

Originally from Cuba, Johan shares his journey from his roots in Cuban judo to becoming a USA National Champion and earning a silver medal at the Lima Grand Prix. He opens up about mindset and what is required to compete at the highest international level while chasing the dream of qualifying for the Olympic Games.

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