Jack Hatton: USA judoka dies aged 24Posted by poch1991@jourrapide.com on September 27th, 2019 USA Judo has announced the "unexpected passing" of national team member Jack Hatton at the age of 24. The -81kg judoka won two Pan American Open events in 2017 and was hoping to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Originally from Massachusetts, he reached the second round at the World Championships in 2017, 2018 and 2019. "We grieve with the entire USA Judo and international judo community during this tough time. "USA Judo is in the process of providing grief counselling services for those in need." Pedro's Judo Centre, where Hatton had been a member since 2015, said: "Along with being a top US Judo athlete, Jack was kind-hearted, caring and an all-around great person. He was a true role model for students at our dojo and judoka all over the country. "He will be deeply missed by all of us at Pedro's and the rest of the judo world. If you or a loved one is struggling with depression or their mental health, please seek help or speak to someone." Like it? Share it!More by this author |