Judy Simpson facts for kids
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| Birth name | Judith Earline Veronica Livermore | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 14 November 1960 Kingston, Jamaica |
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| Sport | Heptathlon and 100m hurdles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Rugby & District AC, Rugby Birchfield Harriers |
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Judy Simpson (born Judith Earline Veronica Livermore on November 14, 1960) is a famous British athlete. She was a top competitor in the heptathlon, a sport with seven different events. Judy also became well-known as Nightshade on the popular TV show Gladiators.
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Judy Simpson's Early Life and Talents
Judy Simpson grew up in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, after being born in Jamaica. She attended Harris School. Even from a young age, Judy showed great athletic ability.
Becoming a Tae Kwan Do Champion
Before becoming a track and field star, Judy was very skilled in Tae Kwan Do. She even became the English champion in this martial art. She was also part of the English national team.
Judy Simpson's Athletics Career Highlights
Judy Simpson had an amazing career in athletics. She competed in many major international events. These included the Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games.
Competing in the Olympic Games
Judy represented her country at two Olympic Games. In 1980, she competed in the pentathlon at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. Later, in 1984, she took part in the heptathlon and high jump events at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Success at the Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games were a very successful stage for Judy. She competed in three different Commonwealth Games.
- At the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Australia, she won a silver medal in the heptathlon.
- She then won a gold medal at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Finally, she earned a bronze medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand.
European Championships and Personal Bests
In 1986, Judy achieved another significant milestone. She won a bronze medal in the heptathlon at the European Championships in Stuttgart. During this competition, she set her personal best score in the heptathlon, reaching an impressive 6623 points. She was also a two-time champion in the heptathlon for the Amateur Athletics Association (Three A's) in 1982 and 1983.
Judy Simpson's Television Appearances
After her athletics career, Judy Simpson became a familiar face on television. She was most famous for her role in the TV show Gladiators.
Becoming Nightshade on Gladiators
From 1993 to 1996, Judy was known as "Nightshade" on the British TV show Gladiators. This show featured athletes competing in various challenges. She was a strong and popular Gladiator.
Other TV Roles
In 1987, Judy also took part in a special charity television event. It was called The Grand Knockout Tournament and was organized by Prince Edward.
Judy Simpson's Personal Life
In 1999, Judy Simpson experienced a very sad time. Her daughter, Joan Mary, passed away.
See also
In Spanish: Judy Simpson para niños
