Tommy Martin

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameThomas Gerard "Tommy"•Martin
Used nameTommy•Martin
Born25 August 1956 in Stockton, California (USA)
Died4 February 2023
Measurements179 cm / 93 kg
AffiliationsStockton Judo Club
NOC United States

Biography

Known for his blinding speed, Tommy Martin had a very long judo career. He entered his first tournament in 1971 and competed for the US at the 1973 World Championships and the 1974 Pan American Confederation tournament, where he placed first. He won US Championships in 1974-75, 1980, and 1984-85. His major international title came in winning the 1984 Dutch Open. Martin continued to place on the podium at the US meet through 1994. He attended San Jose State University.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Summer Olympics Judo USA Tommy Martin
Half-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) =12