Ben Quilter – Judo

Ben has recently become the first British visually impaired World Champion in 12 years.

He trains at the British Judo Performance Institute in Dartford and competes in the under 60kg category. Ben’s future focus is on selection for the GB team and winning gold at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Profile

Date of birth: 8 November 1981

Borough/District: Dartford

Club:  Dartford Judo Centre

Current ranking: GB No. 1 (under 60kg)

 

Career highlights to date:

• 2011: International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) VI World Games (Turkey) - Gold medal ( 60kg)
  
• 2010: IBSA VI World Judo Championships – Gold and World Champion at U60kg
  
• 2010: VI German Open – Gold medal
  
• 2008: Represented GB at the Beijing Paralympic Games
• 2008: VI German Open – Silver medal
  

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