Jimmy Wooley

James Ralph "Jimmy" Wooley (born March 8, 1949) is an American judoka and two time Olympian. He was born in Houston, Texas.[1][2]

Wooley was a student of Karl Geis.[3] He utilized ballet as a method of increasing his flexibility and improving his technique.[4] Wooley was on the 1972 Olympic Team in Judo where he competed in the under 93 kg division.[4] He was also on the 1976 Olympic Team competing in the open division.[4] Wooley went on to become a doctor and a judo coach.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Active Interest Media, Inc (1973-08). Black Belt. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ↑ "Jimmy Wooley". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC.
  3. ↑ :: Articles & Essays ::
  4. 1 2 3 US Olympic Judo Teams 1964 to present
  5. ↑ In Remembrance of a great Judo Player for his time- Ken Karmann – Sendai Judo Dojo – Judotalk


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