David Southby

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David Southby
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Born (1965-04-21) 21 April 1965 (age 57)

David Southby (born 1965), is a male former judoka who competed for England. [1]

Judo career

Southby represented England and won a gold medal in the 78 kg half-middleweight category, at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Profile". Judo Inside.
  2. "1990 Athletes". Team England.
  3. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.