Jack Hatton Explained

Jack Hatton
Nationality:American
Birth Date:20 September 1995
Death Place:Wakefield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Weight Class:–81 kg
Worlds Rank:R32
Worlds Year:2017
Worlds Weight:Men's 81 kg
Worlds Year2:2018
Worlds Weight2:Men's 81 kg
Worlds Year3:2019
Worlds Weight3:Men's 81 kg
Regionals Type:AM
Regionals Rank:3
Regionals Year:2019
Updated:1 December 2022

Jack Hatton (September 20, 1995 – September 24, 2019) was an American judoka representing the United States.[1] [2] He was known as "Judo Jack".[3] Hatton was a member of the US National Team.[4] Hatton competed in the 2018 and 2017 Senior World Championships in Judo. He competed in the 81 kg division.[5] [6] Hatton was attempting to make the 2020 Olympic Team prior to its cancellation. He was coached by Jimmy Pedro.[7]

On September 24, 2019, Hatton was found dead at his home in Wakefield, Massachusetts, having died by suicide. He left no suicide note. He was 24 years old.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jack Hatton . Team USA . 2019-12-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190926134247/https://www.teamusa.org/usa-judo/athletes/Jack-Hatton . dead . September 26, 2019 . 2020-07-03.
  2. Web site: NBC Sports. Death of Olympic hopeful Jack Hatton still bewilders friends, family. January 8, 2020.
  3. Web site: Judo Athlete and Olympic Hopeful Jack Hatton Dies Suddenly at 24: 'He Will Not Be Forgotten'. PEOPLE.com.
  4. Web site: US judo Olympic hopeful dies at 24: He 'made an indelible mark'. TODAY.com.
  5. Web site: US judoka Jack Hatton dies at 24 – The Boston Globe. BostonGlobe.com.
  6. Web site: U.S. judo Olympic hopeful Jack Hatton dies at age 24. Scott. Gleeson. USA TODAY.
  7. Web site: Judo star and Olympic hopeful Jack Hatton dies at 24. Lauren M. . Johnson. CNN.
  8. Web site: Jack Hatton's death leaves search for answers. NBC Sports. January 8, 2020.