meet Adler Volmar

Adler Volmar first competed in the Olympic Games in Atlanta for Haiti at age 19. He will make his second bid for Olympic glory in Beijing but this time representing the United States.

Adler’s 16 years in judo have included struggle and sacrifice. Early this year, he was working with U.S. teammate Anthony Turner. The 300-lb. heavyweight landed on Adler’s left knee, resulting in an injury that required surgery and kept Adler off the mat and unable to earn enough tournament points for funding from USA Judo.

He made a remarkable comeback after surgery and in his first post-op tournament won two gold medals in El Salvador. His next trip to the mat was at the US Olympic Team Trials, where he attained a best-of-three victory over long-time rival Brian Picklo to qualify for the Beijing Games.

Adler stats

Judo

2007 U.S. Judo Association Outstanding Male Competitor of the Year

2007, 1997, 1995 World Championship Teams

Gold medalist in Puerto Rico Open – 100 kg

Gold medalist in Puerto Rico Open – Open

fun facts

Born: March 5, 1977

Hometown: Born in Miami and raised in Haiti, Adler now lives in Coral Springs, Florida..

Working Out: Practices judo six days a week.

Family: Adler is married and has one daughter and two sons.

Favorite Pastimes: Adler enjoys lifting, dance, movies, music and steak & lobster.

Did you know?...A former U.S. Navy combat medic, Adler now works as a personal trainer at 24 Hour Fitness, Coral Springs.

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