Robin Chapman (judoka)

Robin Chapman Chow (born December 17, 1957)[1] is an American former competitive judoka.

Early life and education

Chapman was born in Pittsburgh and first competed nationally in judo for the University of Pittsburgh.[2]

Career

Chapman was a 5-time medalist in U.S. national judo championships, gold medalist in 1981 and 1983.[1]

In international competition, she was a 6-time medalist.[1] She won a gold medal at the 1983 Pan American Games in the Women's Half Middleweight class, and placed 5th in her class in the 1982 Women's World Judo Championships.[1][3]

Personal life

In 1988, Chapman married Greg Chow, an orthopedist and fellow judoka.[2] They have three children, all whom qualified at the 2008 Olympic trials,[4] and live in Honolulu, where they assist at Hawaii Tenri Judo Club under Hiroshi Toriyumi.[2]

References
  1. "Robin Chapman Judoka". JudoInside. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  2. Paul Honda (July 2, 2004). "Isle judo family sacrifices for Iraq". Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
  3. "Chapman, Robin, United States of America". International Judo Federation. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  4. "Athlete Highlights of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Judo". Team USA. May 21, 2008.


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