The open-weight bet

Editor's note (delete before final publish)

Story moved here from the Life page. The date is estimated - set the championship’s real date. Also verify the master’s name spelling and send his site link for the Life sidenote: “Marcel Lublégi” is transcribed from voice.

At the South American Championship I entered the open-weight category, which almost no one dared to enter because of a +200kg competitor. I weighed 69kg. But when you lose only to the number one, you still come second - I stood on the podium with a medal.

Sometimes the best hack is taking the challenge others avoid.