Phil Takahashi

Philip Masato Takahashi (June 12, 1957 – June 15, 2020) was a judoka from Canada, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics (1984 and 1988). He twice won a bronze medal at the Pan American Games during his career in the bantamweight division (– 60 kg), in 1979 and 1983. His greatest achievement came as a bronze medal at the 1981 World Championships. In 1986, he won the bronze medal in the 60kg weight category at the judo demonstration sport event as part of the 1986 Commonwealth Games.[1]

Phil Takahashi
Personal information
Born(1957-06-12)June 12, 1957
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedJune 15, 2020(2020-06-15) (aged 63)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Sport
CountryCanada
SportJudo
Rank     Shichidan (7th dan)
ClubTakahashi Dojo
Medal record
Men's Judo
World Judo Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1981 -60 kg
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 1979 -60 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1983 -60 kg

He is the son of Masao and June Takahashi. He ran Takahashi Dojo in Ottawa, Ontario teaching Judo, Karate and other forms of martial arts. He also taught both English and Physical Education at Confederation High School (Ottawa). He held the rank of 7th dan in Judo. Takahashi died of cancer in 2020 at the age of 63.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Commonwealth Games Edinburgh - Event". Judo Inside. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  2. Phil Takahashi's obituary


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