Olympics Judo: Brazilian Menezes Wins 48kg Gold

World number two Sarah Menezes of Brazil overcame defending champion Alina Dumitru of Romania to win the women's 48kg judo title at the London Olympics in London on July 29, 2012.

Three-time worlds bronze medalist Menezes pulled off a waza-ari to beat Dumitru. She had a disappointing 19th finish in Beijing four years ago.

Hungarian Eva Csernoviczki pushed aside favorite Tomoko Fukumi of Japan for the bronze.