Robin Chapman (judoka) explained

Robin Chapman Chow (born December 17, 1957)^[1] is an American former competitive judoka.

Early life and education

Chapman was born in Pittsburgh and first competed nationally in judo for the University of Pittsburgh.^[2]

Career

Chapman was a 5-time medalist in U.S. national judo championships, gold medalist in 1981 and 1983.^[1]

In international competition, she was a 6-time medalist.^[1] She won a gold medal at the 1983 Pan American Games in the Women's Half Middleweight class, and placed 5th in her class in the 1982 Women's World Judo Championships.^{[1] [3]}

Personal life

In 1988, Chapman married Greg Chow, an orthopedist and fellow judoka.^[2] They have three children, all whom qualified at the 2008 Olympic trials,^[4] and live in Honolulu, where they assist at Hawaii Tenri Judo Club under Hiroshi Toriyumi.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Robin Chapman Judoka. JudoInside . June 13, 2022.
2. News: Paul Honda . Isle judo family sacrifices for Iraq . Honolulu Star-Bulletin . July 2, 2004 .
3. Web site: Chapman, Robin, United States of America . International Judo Federation . June 13, 2022.
4. Web site: Athlete Highlights of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Judo . https://web.archive.org/web/20140302033018/http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Judo/Features/2008/May/21/Athlete-Highlights-of-the-2008-U-S-Olympic-Team-Trials-for-Judo . dead . March 2, 2014 . Team USA . May 21, 2008 .