Chris Sherrington

Martial artist and UK champion

Chris Sherrington - Martial artist and UK champion
Born

October 21st, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United Kingdom

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Chris Sherrington is a martial artist from England and Scotland, specializing in competitive judo. Achievements in judo include multiple national championships and participation in international competitions. Sherrington represented Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. His contributions to the sport have helped elevate the profile of judo within the UK.

Competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics

Multiple-time UK judo champion

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