Kayla Harrison

Kayla Harrison wins the first American gold medal in judo at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Her win in the -78 KG category came after a terrific tear through the ranks. We have GIF highlights of her finals win below the

on a path to Olympic judo gold Thursday. By Mark Sappenfield, Staff writer / August 2, 2012. Gold medallist Kayla Harrison celebrates during the awards ceremony for the women's judo competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games in London Thursday.

Kayla Harrison earned the first Olympic judo gold medal in United States history. The judo gold medalist trained both physically and mentally, working to.

LONDON — Kayla Harrison took her spot atop the medal stand, determined not to cry during the national anthem. She was in tears after one note.

Inspiring Kayla Harrison wins United States first gold in Judo Kayla Harrison is quite simply an American inspiration at the 2012 London Olympics. The 22-year-old got United States their first gold in judo by winning the under-78-kilogram