Taraje Williams-Murray
Taraje Williams-Murray (born November 9 1984, in Bronx, New York) is an American Judoka.[1] He graduated from high school at the age of 15 and went to college.[2] After an initial health scare where he was diagnosed with beta thalassemia, Taraje was able to continue to compete at a high level.[2] He competed in the Beijing Olympics at the age of 23, as well as the Athens Olympics at the age of 19 for Team USA.[3][4]
| Taraje Williams-Murray | |
|---|---|
| Born | Taraje Williams-Murray November 9, 1984 Bronx, New York USA |
| Residence | Bronx, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 60 kg (130 lb; 9.4 st) |
| Style | Judo |
| Teacher(s) | Ralph Reyes. Jimmy Pedro. Arkadiy Aronov. |
| Rank | 1st degree black belt in Judo |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| University | Long Island University and Boston University |
| Notable club(s) | Jamie Towers Judo Club |
| Notable school(s) | New York Athletic Club / USA Judo National Training Site at Team FORCE / Spartak Sports Club |
| Website | www.taraje.com |
References
- "Athlete Biography". USA Judo. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- "From judo to fencing, 8 locals dream of winning big at Olympics". New York Daily News.
- "Taraje Williams-Murray". SR/Olympic Sports. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
- Giannotto, Mark (28 July 2008). "Bronx-Born Athlete Dreams of Gold in Judo". New York Sun. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
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