Tiffany Day facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Born | 1 February 2000 Toowoomba, Australia |
| Died | 9 April 2019 (aged 29) |
| Residence | Pittsworth, Queensland |
| Height | 1.54 m (5 ft +1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 49 kg (108 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Judo |
| Event(s) | 48 kg |
| Club | Pittsworth Judo Club |
| Coached by | Patrick Mahoon |
Tiffany Day was an Australian judoka. A judoka is someone who practices Judo, a type of martial art and combat sport. Tiffany competed in the extra-lightweight category, which is for lighter athletes. She was a champion in Australia for her weight group in 2007. She trained at the Pittsworth Judo Club with her coach, Patrick Mahoon.
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Tiffany Day's Judo Journey
Tiffany Day was a talented judoka from Australia. She worked hard to become one of the best in her sport. Her dedication led her to compete on a very big stage.
Australian Champion
In 2007, Tiffany showed her strength and skill. She won the Australian judo championship for her weight division. This was a major achievement in her career. It proved she was one of the top judokas in the country.
Competing at the Olympics
Tiffany Day represented Australia at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. This is a huge honor for any athlete. She competed in the women's extra-lightweight class, which is for athletes weighing 48 kilograms (about 106 pounds).
In her Olympic match, Tiffany received a "bye" for the second round. This meant she didn't have to fight in the first part of the competition. However, she later faced Paula Pareto from Argentina. Paula Pareto won the match by scoring an ippon. An ippon is the highest score in judo, like a knockout in boxing. Paula used a move called a yoko shiho gatame, which is a type of hold. The match ended after one minute and twenty seconds.
Remembering Tiffany Day
Tiffany Day passed away on April 9, 2019. She was 29 years old. She is remembered for her achievements in judo and her representation of Australia.
