Ann Hughes (judoka)

Ann Hughes (born 1960), is a female former judoka who competed for Great Britain and England.[1]

Ann Hughes
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born (1960-01-21) 21 January 1960
OccupationJudoka
Sport
SportJudo
Weight class–61 kg
Medal record
Representing  Great Britain
World Championships
1986 Maastricht 56kg lightweight
1989 Belgrade 56kg lightweight
1987 Essen 56kg lightweight
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
1990 Auckland 56kg lightweight
Profile at external databases
JudoInside.com4946

Judo career

Hughes won the 1986 World Championship gold medal, a bronze medal in 1987 and a silver medal in 1989.[1] She represented England and won a bronze medal in the 56 kg lightweight category, at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand.[2][3] In 1986, she also won the gold medal in the 56 kg weight category at the judo demonstration sport event as part of the 1986 Commonwealth Games.[4]

She is also a three times champion of Great Britain, winning the light-middleweight division at the British Judo Championships in 1982 and 1982 and the open class in 1984.[5]

References
  1. "Profile". Judo Inside.
  2. "1990 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. "Commonwealth Games Edinburgh – Event". Judo Inside. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  5. "British Championships – Event results". Judo Inside. Retrieved 21 August 2022.


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