Fitzloyd Walker

Fitzloyd 'Fitz' Dean Walker (born 7 March 1959) is a male Jamaican born retired wrestler and judoka, who competed for Great Britain and England.[1]

Fitz Walker
Personal information
NationalityJamaican and British
Born (1959-03-07) 7 March 1959
Jamaica
Sport
SportWrestling & Judo
ClubManchester YMCA
Medal record
Wrestling
Representing  England
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 1986 Edinburgh 74kg welterweight

Wrestling career

Walker competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics, the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1988 Summer Olympics.[2] He represented Jamaica in the 68kg lightweight division, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[3] Four years later he represented his new nation England in the 74kg welterweight division and finished in sixth place, at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[4] He represented England and won a bronze medal in the 74kg welterweight division, at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.[5][6]

Judo career

He became a champion of Great Britain, winning the lightweight division at the British Judo Championships in 1982.[7]

References
  1. "Fitz Walker profile". Judo Inside. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Fitzloyd Walker Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  3. "1978 Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. "1982 Athletes". Team England.
  5. "1986 Athletes". Team England.
  6. "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  7. "British Championships - Event results". Judo Inside. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
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