Stephen Moore (judoka)

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Stephen Moore
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1969-11-10) 10 November 1969 (age 55)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Sport
CountryFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Sport Paralympic judo
Disability Albinism
Coached by Willy Cahill
Retired2007
Medal record
Paralympic judo
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2000 Sydney Men's -73kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1996 Atlanta Men's -71kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2004 Athens Men's -73kg
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1995 Colorado SpringsMen's -86kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1998 MadridMen's -73kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2002 RoamMen's -73kg

Stephen "Scott" Moore (born November 10, 1969) is a retired American Paralympic judoka who competed in international level events. He was the first American judoka to win a gold medal in either Olympic or Paralympic judo at the 2000 Summer Paralympics. [1] [2]

He is now a judo coach in Denver who teaches Paralympic judoka at elite level, he was the head coach for the American judo team at the 2012, 2016 Summer Paralympics, and 2020 Summer Paralympics. His wife, Heidi Moore, is also a judoka and was a participant at the Judo World Championships twice and a Pan American bronze medalist. [3] [4]

References

  1. "Scott's Stories Archives - All About Judo". All About Judo. 24 August 2020.
  2. "Stephen Moore Judoka". JudoInside. 24 August 2020.
  3. "Instructors - Denver Judo". Denver Judo. 24 August 2020.
  4. "Scott & Heidi Moore: Coaching as a Family Affair". Team USA. 29 August 2012.[ dead link ]