Georgina is a judoka who competed internationally in the women’s half-lightweight category. She held four British senior titles in her division, won a total of 39 medals, including four from major international tournaments, and gained various placings in World Championships and the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
During her time at the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, Georgina balanced her sporting career with academia, using the gym between lectures. Whilst a student here, she won three European Championship medals, including a gold in Slovenia in 2002 – the same year she won gold at the Manchester Commonwealth Games.
Georgina also represented the University at national and international tournaments. At the World University Games she won a bronze medal in Palma de Mallorca (1999) and a gold medal in the team event in Beijing (2001), while at the World University Judo Championships she won a silver in the team event in Malaga (2000).
At the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Georgina competed as part of Team GB, earning a place in the quarter finals and finishing in seventh position. Georgina retired from international judo in 2008, returning to her teaching career as a secondary Maths teacher. However, she continues to share her passion for the sport by coaching the upcoming judokas of the future
“The resources and financial support provided by the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø enabled me to train and compete at an international level."
