Joe Wanag

Joseph Paul Wanag (born August 2, 1966) is an American judoka.[1] He trained under Kiyoshi Shiina.[2] In 1992, Joe competed as member of the judo team representing the United States at the Olympic Summer Games held in Barcelona, Spain.[3] He is a native of Wilton, Fairfield county, Connecticut, and graduated from Saint Lukes School in New Canaan. He is a World University champion, Pan-American champion, has placed second in the 1991 World Championships, US Open champion, Collegiate Champion, is many times a National champion, and has been inducted into the US Judo Hall of Fame.[4] Joseph appeared in numerous publications including Judo Journal Newspaper, People Magazine, and United States Judo Federation Newspaper.[5] He now lives in Litchfield County, Connecticut with his children.

References

  1. ↑ "Joseph Wanag Biography and Olympic Results | Olympics at". Sports-reference.com. 1966-08-02. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
  2. ↑ "Stamford Judo - Foundations of Stamford Judo". Stamfordjudo.us. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
  3. ↑ Neil Ohlenkamp. "US Olympic Judo Teams 1964 to present". Judoinfo.com. Retrieved 2011-03-03.
  4. ↑ "U.S. National Championships Heavyweight". Usjudo.org. Retrieved 2011-03-04.
  5. ↑ www.ma-mags.com Joe Wanag


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