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|---|---|---|---|
| Born | (1962-02-25)February 25, 1962 (age 63) New Jersey, USA | ||
| Weight | 48 kg (106 lb) | ||
| Sport | |||
| Country |  United States | ||
| Sport | Judo | ||
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Karen Hummer (born February 25, 1962), fromCranford, New Jersey,[1] is a former competitor in Judo and a US National Champion.[2]
Hummer began judo as a child when her father was a judo instructor at the Judo and Karate Center in Cranford, New Jersey.[1] At age 12, as a third degree brown belt, she competed in the US National Championship in Judo. She defeated four opponents to earn a win.[3]
Prior to competing at the National Championship, Hummmer earned wins at various state tournaments including one held atTrenton State College. She trained out of New Jersey under judo instructor and two time U.S. Olympic Judo Team coachYoshisada Yonezuka.[1]
In 1974, she was the youngest competitor in the Senior USA AAU Nationals at Arizona and the youngest person to ever win the AAU USA National Senior Champions.[4]
Hummer is believed to be the youngest national championship winner at the age in Judo history.[5]
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