Nigel Donohue Explained

Nigel Donohue
Birth Date:	20 December 1969
Birth Place:	Leigh, Greater Manchester, England
Sport:	Judo and wrestling
Club:	Newton and Urmston

Nigel John Patrick Donohue (born 1969) is a British retired judoka and wrestler.^[1]

Wrestling career

Donohue represented England and won a bronze medal in the 52 kg flyweight, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.^{[2] [3]}

Judo career

Donohue was better known for his participation in judo and competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics and the 1996 Summer Olympics.^[4] He was also the champion of Great Britain, winning the British Judo Championships in 1992.^[5]

Achievements

Year	Tournament	Place	Weight class
1996	Olympic Games	7th	Extra lightweight (60 kg)
		European Judo Championships	2nd	Extra lightweight (60 kg)
1995	European Judo Championships	1st	Extra lightweight (60 kg)
1993	World Judo Championships	5th	Extra lightweight (60 kg)
		European Judo Championships	3rd	Extra lightweight (60 kg)
1990	European Judo Championships	2nd	Extra lightweight (60 kg)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nigel Donohue profile . Judo Inside . 16 August 2022.
2. Web site: 1986 Athletes. Team England.
3. Web site: Athletes and results. Commonwealth Games Federation.
4. Nigel Donohue Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418041203/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/do/nigel-donohue-1.html . dead . 18 April 2020 . 27 May 2018.
5. Web site: British Championships - Event results . Judo Inside . 16 August 2022.