Karen Hummer (born February 25, 1962), from Cranford, New Jersey,[1] is a former competitor in Judo and a US National Champion.[2]
| Personal information | |||
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| Born | February 25, 1962 New Jersey, USA | ||
| Weight | 48 kg (106 lb) | ||
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| Country |  United States | ||
| Sport | Judo | ||
Medal record
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Early life
editHummer began judo as a child when her father was a judo instructor at the Judo and Karate Center in Cranford, New Jersey.[1] At age 12, as a third degree brown belt, she competed in the US National Championship in Judo. She defeated four opponents to earn a win.[3]
Career
editPrior to competing at the National Championship, Hummmer earned wins at various state tournaments including one held at Trenton State College. She trained out of New Jersey under judo instructor and two time U.S. Olympic Judo Team coach Yoshisada Yonezuka.[1]
In 1974, she was the youngest competitor in the Senior USA AAU Nationals at Arizona and the youngest person to ever win the AAU USA National Senior Champions.[4]
Hummer is believed to be the youngest national championship winner at the age in Judo history.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c Inc, Active Interest Media (October 3, 1974). "Black Belt". Active Interest Media, Inc. – via Google Books.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "JudoInside - Karen Hummer Judoka". judo-inside.com.
- ^ Staff, S. I. "FACES IN THE CROWD". Sports Illustrated Vault | SI.com.
- ^ "JudoInside - Karen Hummer Judoka".
- ^ "JudoInside - US National Championships Eresno, Calif. Event". judo-inside.com.
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