Justin Karn
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Badger[1] |
| Born | June 16, 1981[1] Guelph, Ontario |
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)[1] |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) (2012)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Country | Canada |
| Sport | Judo |
| Disability | Blind |
| Disability class | B3[2] |
| Club | Asahi Judo Club |
| Coached by | Tom Thompson |
| Updated on 3 September 2012 | |
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]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "Justin Karn". Canadian Paralympic Committee website. Archived from the original on 18 August 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
- ^ "Justin Karn". 2012 Paralympics website. Archived from the original on August 31, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
- ^ "Men's -60 Paralympic Judo". London 2012 Paralympics website. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
- ^ Tapper, Josh (19 July 2012). "London 2012: Blind Canadian judo champ Justin Karn fights for respect". The Toronto Star. Retrieved 29 August 2012.