Justin Karn

Justin Karn
Personal information
NicknameThe Badger[1]
Born (1981-06-16) June 16, 1981 (age 43)[1]
Guelph, Ontario
OccupationJudoka
Height1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)[1]
Weight60 kg (132 lb) (2012)[1]
Sport
CountryCanada
SportJudo
DisabilityBlind
Disability classB3[2]
ClubAsahi Judo Club
Coached byTom Thompson
Medal record
Paralympic judo
Representing  Canada
Parapan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Guadalajara -60kg
Updated on 29 March 2021

Justin Karn (born June 16, 1981) is a Canadian judoka who represented Canada in Judo at the 2012 Paralympics in the -60 kg category. He was eliminated from the tournament in repêchage due to disqualification by penalties (four shido leading to hansoku make) in his match against South Korea's Min-Jae Lee.[3] Karn has been competing in Judo for around 18 years, and in 2011 won bronze in the -60 kg category of the Parapan American Games.[1] He was born with aniridia, an eye condition that left him without irises, and also has astigmatism and mutated corneas in both eyes.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Justin Karn". Canadian Paralympic Committee website. Archived from the original on 18 August 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  2. ^ "Justin Karn". 2012 Paralympics website. Archived from the original on August 31, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
  3. ^ "Men's -60 Paralympic Judo". London 2012 Paralympics website. Archived from the original on 31 August 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  4. ^ Tapper, Josh (19 July 2012). "London 2012: Blind Canadian judo champ Justin Karn fights for respect". The Toronto Star. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
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