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Rhys Thompson

Judo

Date of Birth

19 July 1996

Age

28

Place of Birth

London

Commonwealth Appearances
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Competing in the 100kg weight class, Rhys Thompson became British champion for the second time in December 2021 before adding a Commonwealth medal to his collection.

The Londoner shared bronze with Team England teammate Harry Lovell-Hewitt in Birmingham.

Thompson has also medalled twice at European Opens, the first in Glasgow in 2018 and the second in Sarajevo in February. 

He made a strong impression on his European Championships debut in Sofia in April 2022 too show he is a star for the future.

Judo
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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