Lionel Hugonnier
- January 6, 2024
- Judoka
Quick Facts
Lionel Hugonnier Biography
| Name | Lionel Hugonnier |
| Birthday | Apr 17 |
| Birth Year | 1973 |
| Place Of Birth | Lyon |
| Home Town | Lyon |
| Birth Country | France |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Lionel Hugonnier is one of the most popular and richest Judoka who was born on April 17, 1973 in Lyon, Lyon, France. Lionel Hugonnier (born 17 April 1973) is a French former judoka and ju jitsuka athlete competing in the (under 90 kg) category for Judo and light heavyweight (under 92 kg) in Ju Jitsu.
In 1997, after his French Champion title in Judo, he joined the French team, under the direction of René Rambier. He remained with PSG Judo throughout his career, with partner clubs David Douillet, Djamel Bouras under the direction of Thierry Rey.
After his career in athletics ended in 2003, Lionel Hugonnier created NOBUCO with four former members of the French Judo Team. The company specialized in providing sporting equipment. The company quickly gained success and became one of the main players in the sports’ equipment industry.
His successful career in athletics came to an end after a shoulder injury in 2003.
In 1996 in Coubertin (Paris), he defended his title as World Champion in front of his fans and he held the title for the second time. His numerous medals made him one of the most decorated athletes in Ju-jitsuka in France with his club team member Bertrand Amoussou. He withdrew from the competing in Ju Jitsu in 1996 and ended his career without any defeat.
Lionel Hugonnier Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Judoka |
| House | Living in own house. |
Lionel Hugonnier is one of the richest Judoka from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lionel Hugonnier 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
After he did his military service at Bataillon de Joinville in 1993, he joined INSEP in his hometown Lyon.
In 1994, for his 1st international selection at the age of 21, he became World Champion in Ju Jitsu, making him one of the youngest athletes to ever hold this title.
Medalist in global tournaments, including 2 medals at the International Tournament of the City of Paris (bronze in 1998 and silver in 2002), he then competed for the French team in the 1998 World Cup in Minsk (Belarus) and won third place.
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In 2013, after a successful capital increase, Teddy Riner joined the company and became a partner of Lionel Hugonnier.
Facts & Trivia
Lionel Ranked on the list of most popular Judoka. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Lionel Hugonnier celebrates birthday on April 17 of every year.
In 2015, The Company opened a purchasing office in Hong Kong.