Rhys Thompson

Rhys Thompson (born 19 July 1996) is an English international judoka. He has represented England at the Commonwealth Games and won a bronze medal.[1][2]

Not to be confused with the ice hockey player Rhys Thomson.

Rhys Thompson
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born (1996-07-19) 19 July 1996
London
OccupationJudoka
Sport
CountryGreat Britain
SportJudo
Weight class–100 kg
ClubEnfield Judo Club
Team Bath
Achievements and titles
European Champ.R16 (2022)
Commonwealth GamesBronze (2022)
Medal record
Men's judo
Representing  Great Britain
IJF Grand Prix
Gold medal – first place 2022 Perth –100 kg
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Birmingham –100 kg
Profile at external databases
IJF20999
JudoInside.com90718
Updated on 30 October 2022.

Biography

Thompson is a double British champion, winning the half-heavyweight title at the British Judo Championships in 2018 and 2021.[3] He has twice won medals at the European Open.[4]

In 2022, he was selected for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham where he competed in the men's 100 kg, winning the bronze medal.[1][5] At the 2022 British National Championships he successfully defended his -100kg title.[6]

References
  1. "Official Commonwealth Games profile". Birmingham Organising Committee Commonwealth Games Ltd. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  2. "British Judo profile". British Judo. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  3. "British Judo Championship Results 2003 to present". British Judo. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  4. "Team England profile". Team England. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  5. "Rhys Thompson". International Junior Federation. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  6. "British Senior Championships 2022 11 December 2022 EIS Sheffield". British Judo. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
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