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Karen Briggs (judoka)
Karen Valerie Briggs (married name Karen Inman) Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, MBE (born 11 April 1963) is a British retired judoka. Internationally active throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Briggs was a multiple World (four-time) and European (five-time) champion, represented Great Britain at the Judo at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Women's 48 kg, 1992 Olympic Games, and won gold for England at the Judo at the 1990 Commonwealth Games, 1990 Commonwealth Games. She is a member of the International Judo Federation, IJF Hall of Fame, and recognised as one of the most successful British and female judoka of all time. Judo career Briggs came to significant prominence after winning the gold medal at the 1982 World Judo Championships in the under 48kg category. She went on to be world champion on four occasions winning five World Championship gold medals in her weight category at the 1984 World Judo Championships, in Vienna, the 1986 World Judo Championships, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of The British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service. It was established on 4 June 1917 by King George V and comprises five classes across both civil and military divisions, the most senior two of which make the recipient either a knight if male or dame if female. There is also the related British Empire Medal, whose recipients are affiliated with, but not members of, the order. Recommendations for appointments to the Order of the British Empire were originally made on the nomination of the United Kingdom, the self-governing Dominions of the Empire (later Commonwealth) and the Viceroy of India. Nominations continue today from Commonwealth countries that participate in recommending British honours. Most Commonwealth countries ceased recommendations for appointments to the Order of the British Empire when they ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1982 European Women's Judo Championships
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1990 European Judo Championships – Women's 48 Kg
The 1990 European Judo Championships were held in Frankfurt, Germany from 10 to 13 May 1990. Medal overview Men Women Medal table Results overview Men 60 kg 65 kg 71 kg 78 kg 86 kg 95 kg 95+ kg Open class Women 48 kg 52 kg 56 kg 61 kg 66 kg 72 kg 72+ kg Open class References Results of the 1990 European Judo Championships(JudoInside.com) * {{EC Judo E European Judo Championships 1990 in West German sport Judo competitions in Germany Sports competitions in Frankfurt International sports competitions hosted by West Germany May 1990 sports events in Europe 1990s in Frankfurt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 European Judo Championships
The 1990 European Judo Championships were held in Frankfurt, Germany Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwe ... from 10 to 13 May 1990. Medal overview Men Women Medal table Results overview Men 60 kg 65 kg 71 kg 78 kg 86 kg 95 kg 95+ kg Open class Women 48 kg 52 kg 56 kg 61 kg 66 kg 72 kg 72+ kg Open class References Results of the 1990 European Judo Championships(JudoInside.com) * {{EC Judo E European Judo Championships 1990 in West German sport Judo competitions in Germany Sports competitions in Frankfurt International sports competitions hosted by West Germany May 1990 sports events in Europe 1990s in Frankfurt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989 European Judo Championships – Women's 48 Kg
The 1989 European Judo Championships were held 11-14 May 1989 in Helsinki, Finland. Results Men 60 kg 65 kg 71 kg 78 kg 86 kg 95 kg 95+ kg Open class Women 48 kg 52 kg 56 kg 61 kg 66 kg 72 kg 72+ kg Open class References * {{EC Judo European Judo Championships European Judo Championships The European Judo Championships is the Judo European Championship organized by the European Judo Union. The 2015 and 2019 editions were held during the respective European Games. This is also expected for future editions of the European Games. ... May 1989 sports events in Europe Judo competitions in Finland 1989 in Finland International sports competitions in Helsinki 1980s in Helsinki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989 European Judo Championships
The 1989 European Judo Championships were held 11-14 May 1989 in Helsinki, Finland Finland ( fi, Suomi ; sv, Finland ), officially the Republic of Finland (; ), is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It shares land borders with Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of B .... Results Men 60 kg 65 kg 71 kg 78 kg 86 kg 95 kg 95+ kg Open class Women 48 kg 52 kg 56 kg 61 kg 66 kg 72 kg 72+ kg Open class References * {{EC Judo European Judo Championships European Judo Championships May 1989 sports events in Europe Judo competitions in Finland 1989 in Finland International sports competitions in Helsinki 1980s in Helsinki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1987 European Judo Championships – Women's 48 Kg
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