David Williams (judoka)

David Williams
Born (1965-10-03) 3 October 1965
Minnesota, United States
Style Judo
David Williams
Medal record
Men's Judo
Representing  United States
USA Judo Senior National Championships
USA Judo Senior National Championships 1996
US Olympic Trials
US Olympic Trials 1996
US National Championships Indianapolis
US National Championships Indianapolis 1995
US Open Colorado Springs
US Open Colorado Springs 1993
Pacific Rim Judo Championships Auckland
Pacific Rim Judo Championships Auckland 1993

David Williams was born on October 3, 1965.[1] He is a native of Minnesota.[2] Williams won the state championships in Judo at the age of 17 and went on to San Jose State,[2] where he earned a degree in International Business.[2] Later he completed a Masters in International Communications.[2] He was a national and international competitor in Judo.[3] His last known rank is Sandan.[4] His most recent win was at the US National Championships in Judo, 1996.[3] Though he attempted to join the Olympic Team for the United States, he became the alternate to Jimmy Pedro when he placed second in the 71 kg division.[5] He was selected as the Olympic Alternate.[6] He has had a 33-year competitive career.[2] He also worked as a Physical Education Professor at San Jose State University.[7] During instruction of one of his classes, a student broke his arm.[8] In 2013, he became an IJF-B referee.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "David Williams, Judoka, JudoInside". judoinside.com.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Williams' world of judo « Spartan Daily Spartan Daily". Spartan Daily.
  3. 1 2 "David Williams, Judoka, JudoInside". judoinside.com.
  4. ↑ "New York City Judo". Official Website.
  5. ↑ "1996 Olympic Trials". judoinfo.com.
  6. ↑ http://judoinfo.com/96usoly.htm
  7. ↑ "David Williams at[San Jose State University - RateMyProfessors.com". ratemyprofessors.com.
  8. ↑ "Student breaks arm during judo class". Spartan Daily.
  9. ↑ "US International and National Judo Referee Listing". Team USA.

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