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Ethan Nairne

Judo

Date of Birth

8 June 2002

Place of Birth

Weston-super-Mare

Commonwealth Appearances
2026 Commonwealth Games
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Ethan Nairne has impressed on the way to his Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow.

The judoka claimed his first Grand Prix title towards the early stages of the 2026 campaign, finishing victorious in the Grand Prix Upper Austria in Linz.

Training out of Bradley Stoke Judo Club, a run to the final of the Sofia European Open, in his first competition of the year, signalled his intent to compete. 

At the European Senior Championships 2026 Individual, Nairne narrowly fell to defeat in the repechage final in the under-73 kilogram category - just missing out on a medal. 

The former British champion also claimed a bronze medal in 2025 at the Tallinn European Open.

Nairne has built steam at the perfect time to challenge for medals in Glasgow.

The Games will also be a family affair for Nairne, Ethan the younger brother to fellow Team England judoka Lele.

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The three-day Judo bonanza kicked off with Team England success in the form of a gold medal for Ashley McKenzie who came out on top in an all-English final against Sam Hall in the 60kg competition.
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