Frédérique Jossinet

Frédérique Jossinet was one of France’s most consistent lightweights in the golden era of women’s judo. Competing in the U48kg category, she built a career defined by resilience, longevity and repeated appearances on the biggest stages.

Her most famous moment came at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, where she reached the final against Japan’s Ryoko Tani and secured silver. It was the pinnacle of a career that also delivered four World Championship medals, including two appearances in world finals. On the European stage she claimed three titles in 2001, 2002 and 2009, alongside a remarkable total of nine European medals.

Jossinet was a familiar face at the Tournoi de Paris, reaching nine finals and collecting ten podium finishes, including three victories. She was also a multiple French national champion and triumphed twice at the German Open World Masters in 1995 and 1998.

After retiring from competition, she remained deeply involved in judo. She worked at the French Ministry and served as vice president of France Judo in charge of high performance, as well as president of the national selection committee. In December 2024, the French Judo Federation appointed her head of the French national teams for the 2024–2028 Olympic cycle, entrusting her with leading the next generation towards Los Angeles.

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