Nate Torra (El Cerrito, Calif. / NYAC / East Bay Judo Institute / 66kg) lost by ippon in the final minute of the first round against 2006 European Championship medalist Kunter Rothberg (EST) who threw him for several scores with sumi gaeshi (sacrifice throw) techniques earlier in the match.
Also competing in the 66kg division, Justin Flores (Glenville, N.Y. / USA Judo National Training Site at the Jason Morris Judo Center) was thrown for ippon midway through his first match against Ahmed Ould-Said (FRA).
Sixteen-year-old Emily Lilly (Camarillo, Calif.) fought up from 63kg to 70kg, but lost early in the first round to former European Junior Champion Kerstin Thiele (GER).
The team will remain in Germany for a training camp following the competition.
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