Team JudoUSA Wins 14 Medals On First Day of Pan American Infantil Championships in Costa Rica
Team USA started off the Pan American Infantil Championships Nov. 11 in San José, with a second place overall performance in the 11-12-year-old division, claiming 14 medals (three gold, two silver and nine bronze).

David Terao (Honolulu, Hawaii/Shobukan/31kg) and Carly Patton (Zephyrhills, Fla./ El Mambi/53kg) were named Outstanding U.S. Male and Female Player of the tournament, respectively.

Both athletes won gold in their divisions with Patton defeating each of her four matches by ippon (instant win), including two matches that ended in less than 10 seconds.

Brazil leads the overall medal count with a total of 16 medals (six gold, six silver and four bronze) while Colombian athletes will return home with two gold and two silver medals.