Matthew Folan

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMatthew•Folan
Used nameMatthew•Folan
Born25 May 1942
Measurements181 cm / 108 kg
NOC Ireland

Biography

Matt Folan competed for Ireland in the judo tournament at the 1972 Olympics in München, placing 11th in the heavyweight class, losing in the quarterfinal to France’s Jean-Claude Brondani. He was later involved in coaching and was the President of the Irish Judo Association. A resident of Dublin, Folan was a businessman and the owner of Gemini International Ltd, and also an active member and president of the Irish Mensa.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Judo IRL Matthew Folan
Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) =11
Open Class, Men (Olympic) =11