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Nathon Burns
Personal information
Born 9 March 1989 (1989-03-09) (age 36)
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Occupation Judoka
Height 165 cm
Sport
Country  Ireland
 Northern Ireland
Sport Judo
Weight class ‍–‍66 kg
Rank      3rd dan black belt
Club Camberley Judo Club and club 62 judo
Achievements and titles
World finals R16 (2018)
Regional finals 7th (2019)
Commonwealth finals Bronze (2022)
Medal record
Men's judo
Representing  Ireland
IJF Grand Prix
Bronze 2019 Montreal ‍–‍66 kg
Representing  Northern Ireland
Commonwealth Games
Bronze 2022 Birmingham ‍–‍66 kg
Updated on 29 November 2022.

Nathon Burns (born 22 June 1989) is a talented judoka from Ireland. A judoka is someone who practices judo, which is a Japanese martial art and sport. Nathon is known for his skills and achievements in this exciting sport.

Nathon Burns: A Judo Champion

Nathon Burns is a professional judo athlete. He has competed in many important events around the world. He is a great example of dedication and hard work in sports.

Training and Techniques

Nathon trains at the Camberley Judo Club in Surrey, England. Before that, he trained at Yamakwai in Belfast. He holds a third 'Dan' black belt, which is a very high rank in judo. This shows he has spent many years mastering the sport.

His favorite judo move is called seoi nage. This is a powerful throwing technique where a judoka uses their body to throw their opponent over their shoulder. It's one of the most exciting moves to watch in judo!

Major Competitions and Medals

Nathon has represented both Ireland and Northern Ireland in major international competitions. He has shown great skill and determination on the world stage.

European Games Performance

In 2019, Nathon competed for Ireland at the 2019 European Games. He performed very well, reaching the top eight in the 66 kg weight category. This was a significant achievement against some of the best judokas in Europe.

Commonwealth Games Success

Nathon won a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. He competed for Northern Ireland in the 66 kg category. Winning a medal at the Commonwealth Games is a huge accomplishment for any athlete. It shows his dedication and talent in judo.

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