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Keith Gough received his 6th Dan

Keith Gough (Judo) received his 6th Dan belt from Pat Hickey at the Swords Judo Club on Saturday 10th October.

Keith’s achievements are as follows:-

1991 Swiss Open Bronze
1993 Belgian Open Silver
1993 Scottish Open Gold
World Championships Qualifier
Olympian 1992 Barcelona
Full Time athlete living/training abroad
National Squad Manager 2013 to date
1992 Senior European Bronze Medalist

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Photo from left to right: Francis Traynor President IJA, Pat Hickey, Keith Gough, John Douglas (Keith’s first instructor from Daoigan Judo Club).

 

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