Stephen Moore (judoka)

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]

Stephen Moore
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1969-11-10) 10 November 1969 (age 56)
Sport
Country United States
SportParalympic judo
DisabilityAlbinism
Coached byWilly Cahill
Retired2007
Medal record
Paralympic judo
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2000 SydneyMen's -73kg
Bronze medal – third place1996 AtlantaMen's -71kg
Bronze medal – third place2004 AthensMen's -73kg
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place1995 Colorado SpringsMen's -86kg
Gold medal – first place1998 MadridMen's -73kg
Bronze medal – third place2002 RoamMen's -73kg

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

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  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]