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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