James Austin (born 5 April 1983 in

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, England) is an

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, who competed at the

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Judo career

Austin came to prominence after becoming champion of Great Britain, winning the middleweight division at the

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in 2007. Four years later in 2011, he won a second British title but at the heavier weight of half heavyweight. In 2012, he was selected by Great Britain for the

in the -100 kg event, where he lost in his first round match.London 2012 profile
After the 2012 Olympic Games he won the 2012 World Cup in Minsk, the 2013 European Cup and the 2014 Scottish Open, as well as finishing in 3rd place in the 2013 Pan American Open. He also won a third British title at a third different weight, this time the 2015 heavyweight category.

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* 1983 births Living people English male judoka Olympic judoka for Great Britain Judoka at the 2012 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Lichfield {{UK-judo-bio-stub