Alan Petherbridge
British judoka (1927–2020)
David Alan Petherbridge
- Born
- 10 September 1927, Swansea
- Died
- 30 July 2020
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Sport
- judo
- Occupation
- judoka
- Height
- 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
- Weight
- 110 kg (243 lb)
David Alan Petherbridge (10 September 1927 – 30 July 2020) was a British Olympic athlete. He competed in the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Petherbridge was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1997 Birthday Honours for services to judo. In September 2010 he was inducted to the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | 1964 |
Awards and honours
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q4707517 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
Last posts
- Choosing a Stick-Fighting Helmet for Club Sparring
- How to Stop Escrima Sticks Slipping with Sweaty Hands
- Choosing Soft Sticks for Kids Games and Safe Play
- Best Padded Sticks for Self-Defense Training and Safety
- Best Lightweight Escrima Sticks for Speed and Quick Strikes
- Mixing Stick Lengths in Crafting and Construction
- Do Carved-Grip Escrima Sticks Improve Weapon Retention
- Best Short Sticks for Close-Range Drills and Training
- Best Escrima Books for Beginners and Clear Technique
- Are Aluminum Trainer Knives Safe for Beginners