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Canadian judokas Evelyn Beaton and Julien Frascadore both secured gold medals at the Commonwealth Games. The victories highlight a strong performance for the Canadian team in judo events.
Why it matters
Success at the Commonwealth Games is a major milestone for national athletes and contributes to Canada's standing in international multi-sport events.
Beaton topped the podium in the women's -52-kilogram weight class at her debut Games, defeating Sofia Asvesta of Cyprus 1-0.
The 21-year-old from Lethbridge, Alta., earned the lone point with just over a minute remaining in regulation, taking Asvesta down for a yuko score before holding her off for the rest of the four-minute bout.
Beaton defeated defending champion Tinka Easton of Australia 1-0 by yuko in the semifinals earlier Friday at the Scottish Event Campus.
Evelyn's father, Ewan Beaton, is a member of the Judo Canada Hall of Fame, and represented Canada at both the 1992 and 1996 Olympics.
Evelyn Beaton battles to Commonwealth Games judo gold
"I did a good job of that. It feels really nice to come here after those losses, perform the way I did and get myself moving in the right direction again."
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