Jason Morris
Judo
United States of America
| Full Name | Jason Newth Morris |
| Profession / Role | Judoka turned Coach |
| Date of Birth | 03 Feb, 1967 |
Born on 3rd February 1967, Jason Morris is an American Judoka and a coach who trains many highly competitive athletes for International level competitions at his Judo club named as Jason Morris Judo Club. Morris is a four-time Olympian and the 2008 Olympic Coach, is best known for to bagged the silver medal at 1992 Summer Olympics and a bronze at 1993 World Judo Championships.
Here are some of his career achievements:-
- Gold medal in the Half Middleweight category at the Pan American Games, held in Indianapolis in the year 1987
- Gold medal in the Half Middleweight category at the Pan American Games, held in Havana in 1991
- Silver medal at the Summer Olympic Games that took place in Barcelona in 1992
- Silver medal at the Pan American Games which was held in Mar del Plata in 1995
- Elected to NYAC Hall of Fame in 1998
- Earned a bronze medal in 2002 at the World Championships, held in Switzerland
- Named as the USOC Coach of the Year for Judo in 2006
- Real Judo Magazine elected him as Coach of the Year thrice in 2003, 2005 & 2006
- Selected as the USOC Development Coach of the Year for Judo in 2007
- Coached the 2008 US Olympic Judo team
- Elected to USA Judo Hall of Fame in 2008
- Elected to USJF Hall of Fame in 2010
Updated On : 25 Nov, 2021
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