Marlon August

Olympic judoka
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroOlympic judoka
A.K.A.Marlon Acácio
A.K.A.Marlon Acácio
PlacesSouth Africa Mozambique
isAthlete Martial artist Judoka
Work fieldSports
Gender
Male
Birth9 July 1982, Johannesburg, South Africa
Age42 years
Star signCancer
The details

Biography

Marlon Acácio, previously known as Marlon August, (born July 9, 1982) is a South African born judoka. Competing for South Africa in the 73 kg division he won a bronze medal at the 2008 African Championships and reached quarterfinals at the 2008 Olympics. At the 2016 Summer Olympics he competed for Mozambique in the 81 kg division, and was eliminated in the first bout.

Acácio was born in Johannesburg to Mozambican parents. He is married to Evagelia August. He co-owns the Conscious Healing Centre, a wellness and personal development facility in Johannesburg. After the 2008 Olympics he retired from sport for 4 years due to the lack of sponsorship and worked for an import company in Johannesburg. After that he changed nationality and last name and competed for Mozambique.

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