James Warren (judoka) explained

James Warren
Nationality:	British (English)
Birth Date:	6 May 1974
Birth Place:	London
Weight Class:	–66 kg
Show-Medals:	yes

James Warren (born 6 May 1974) is a former British judoka, who won gold at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.^[1]

Judo career

Warren came to prominence when becoming champion of Great Britain, winning the half-lightweight division at the British Judo Championships in 1999 and 2000.^[2]

At the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, he won the gold medal in the under 66kg category, in the final he defeated Scotland's David Somerville.^{[3] [4]} The following year in 2003, he won his third and last British Championship title.^[5]

Acting

During the latter part of his judo career and since retiring from judo, Warren has taken up acting and has appeared in several Guy Ritchie films.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: James Warren profile . Judo Inside . 19 August 2022.
2. Web site: British Championships - Event results . Judo Inside . 19 August 2022.
3. Web site: Former GB judoka looking forward to next directorial project . British Judo. 19 August 2022.
4. Web site: Fallon battles through to gold . BBC Sport. 19 August 2022.
5. Web site: British Judo Championship Results 2003 to present . British Judo . 19 August 2022.