Karen Briggs
British judoka
卡伦·布里格斯 · カレン・ブリッグス
- Born
- 11 April 1963, Kingston upon Hull
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Sport
- judo
- Occupation
- judoka
- Height
- 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
- Weight
- 48 kg (106 lb)
Karen Valerie Briggs (married name Karen Inman) 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 1992 Olympic Games, and won gold for England at the 1990 Commonwealth Games. She is a member of the IJF Hall of Fame, and recognised as one of the most successful British and female judoka of all time.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Summer Olympics | 1992 |
Awards and honours
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
External links
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