Nathon Burns facts for kids
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| Born | 9 March 1989 (age 36) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | Not recognized as a date. Years must have 4 digits (use leading zeros for years < 1000). (aged Error: Need valid year, month, day) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Judoka | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 165 cm | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Ireland Northern Ireland |
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| Sport | Judo | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight class | –66 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | 3rd dan black belt | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Camberley Judo Club and club 62 judo | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| World finals | R16 (2018) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regional finals | 7th (2019) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commonwealth finals |  (2022) |
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Nathon Burns (born on June 22, 1989) is a talented judoka from Ireland. He is known for his skills in judo, a martial art and sport. Nathon has competed in many important events, representing both Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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Nathon Burns: A Judo Champion
Nathon Burns was born on June 22, 1989. He is a judoka, which means he practices and competes in judo. Judo is a sport where people use throws, holds, and grappling techniques. Nathon is a very skilled judoka, holding a third Dan black belt. This is a high rank in judo, showing his mastery of the sport.
Nathon's Judo Journey
Nathon Burns trains at the Camberley Judo Club in Surrey, England. Before that, he trained at Yamakwai in Belfast, Northern Ireland. His favorite technique in judo is called seoi nage. This is a type of shoulder throw where a judoka throws their opponent over their shoulder.
Big Competitions and Medals
Nathon has represented his country in several major international competitions.
European Games 2019
In 2019, Nathon represented Ireland at the 2019 European Games. He competed in the 66 kg weight category. He performed very well, reaching the top eight in his event.
Commonwealth Games 2022
One of Nathon's biggest achievements came in 2022. He competed for Northern Ireland at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Nathon won a bronze medal in the 66 kg category. This was a fantastic achievement for him and for Northern Ireland.
