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Andre Watson

Paralympic Teams: 2008

Athlete Bio

Hometown

Aldan, PA

Education

Doctorate in clinical psychology from Widener University

classification: J1

Weight Category: 90 kg

Club: El Idrissi Judo Academy

Career Highlights

Current World Ranking: No. 15
2008 Paralympian

Personal

A clinical psychologist who earned his doctorate from Widener University, Watson competed at the elite level in both goalball and judo, making his Paralympic debut in judo at the 2008 Games. Although Watson took more than a decade off from competition, he returned to the international stage at the 2022 IBSA World Championships where he placed ninth, beginning his qualification process for a second Paralympic Team.

Competition History

2023:

Fifth - Alexandria Grand Prix

2022:

Silver - IBSA Pan American Championships