Jack Hatton
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born(1995-09-20)September 20, 1995
DiedSeptember 24, 2019(2019-09-24) (aged 24)
Wakefield, Massachusetts, U.S.
OccupationJudoka
Sport
Country United States
SportJudo
Weight class–81 kg
Achievements and titles
World Champ.R32 (2017, 2018, 2019)
Pan American Champ. (2019)
Medal record
Men's judo
Representing  United States
Pan American Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Lima –81 kg
IJF Grand Prix
Silver medal – second place 2018 Antalya –81 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Zagreb –81 kg
Profile at external databases
IJF8046
JudoInside.com79564
Updated on 1 December 2022.

Jack Hatton (September 20, 1995 – September 24, 2019) was an American judoka representing the United States.[1][2] He was known as "Judo Jack".[3] Hatton was a member of the US National Team.[4] Hatton competed in the 2018 and 2017 Senior World Championships in Judo.[1] He competed in the 81 kg division.[5][6] Hatton was attempting to make the 2020 Olympic Team prior to its cancellation. He was coached by Jimmy Pedro.[7]

On September 24, 2019, Hatton was found dead at his home in Wakefield, Massachusetts, having died by suicide. He left no suicide note. He was 24 years old.[8]

References

  1. 1 2 "Jack Hatton". Team USA. 2019-12-09. Archived from the original on September 26, 2019. Retrieved 2020-07-03.
  2. ↑ "Death of Olympic hopeful Jack Hatton still bewilders friends, family". NBC Sports. January 8, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Judo Athlete and Olympic Hopeful Jack Hatton Dies Suddenly at 24: 'He Will Not Be Forgotten'". PEOPLE.com.
  4. ↑ "US judo Olympic hopeful dies at 24: He 'made an indelible mark'". TODAY.com.
  5. ↑ "US judoka Jack Hatton dies at 24 – The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com.
  6. ↑ Gleeson, Scott. "U.S. judo Olympic hopeful Jack Hatton dies at age 24". USA TODAY.
  7. ↑ Johnson, Lauren M. "Judo star and Olympic hopeful Jack Hatton dies at 24". CNN.
  8. ↑ "Jack Hatton's death leaves search for answers". NBC Sports. January 8, 2020.


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