Jason Morris (judo)

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Medal record
Competitor for Flag of the United States United States
Men's Judo
Olympic Games
Silver Barcelona 1992 Half Middleweight
Pan American Games
Gold Indianapolis 1987 Half Middleweight
Gold Havana 1991 Half Middleweight
Silver Mar del Plata 1995 Half Middleweight

Jason Morris (born February 3, 1967) 7th dan, is an American judoka, best known for having won the silver medal in the -78 kilo weight category in the 1992 Summer Olympics. However, this was just one of many highlights in a 26-year competitive career that included 20 gold medals in international-level competition alone.

Morris competed in four Olympic Games (1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000) and won bronze in the 1993 World Championships. Today he owns and writes for Real Judo magazine, is the head instructor at the Jason Morris Judo Club, and coaches many highly competitive athletes. Including Carrie Chandler, who is ranked #1 in the U.S. for Women's 52 kg. Morris was recently named coach of the 2008 US Olympic judo team.

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