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 55)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Sport
Country United States
SportParalympic judo
DisabilityAlbinism
Coached byWilly Cahill
Retired2007
Medal record
Paralympic judo
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2000 Sydney Men's -73kg
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta Men's -71kg
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Athens Men's -73kg
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1995 Colorado Springs Men's -86kg
Gold medal – first place 1998 Madrid Men's -73kg
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Roam Men'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

edit
  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]