Briggs, Karen (1963–)
Briggs, Karen (1963–)
English judoka. Born April 11, 1963, in Hull, England.
Was World judo champion under 48kg (1982, 1984, 1986, 1989) and European judo champion (1982–84, 1986–87); was 5-time winner of Japanese Open championships; won Commonwealth Games (1990); served as Japanese Women's National team coach (1993) and established her own judo club in Hull. Named MBE.
See also autobiography Judo Champion (1988).
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