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

20

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 Junior Olympic National and International Championships

USA Judo is pleased to welcome you to the USA Judo Junior National and International Junior Olympic Championships in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Competition will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and will serve as the trials for both t...

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