Linda Richardson Sarno[1] (1955–2017)[2] is a former competitor in women's judo.[3] Linda had won the national championship in Women's Judo and a number of international tournaments in Judo.[3] Linda competed in the 56 kg weight class.[4] Linda was coached by Norm Miller.[5] Linda went undefeated for a period, only losing to Lynn Lewis, who was in a different weight class.[6] Linda was eventually inducted into the Wisconsin Hall of Fame for Judo.[7] She was featured in an action shot on the cover of the United States Judo Association's American Judo in December 1976.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "2009 Hall of Fame".
  2. ↑ "Linda Minus-Richardson Obituary (1955 - 2017) | Charleston, South Carolina".
  3. 1 2 "JudoInside - Linda Richardson Judoka". www.judoinside.com.
  4. ↑ Inc, Active Interest Media (April 3, 1975). "Black Belt". Active Interest Media, Inc. – via Google Books. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ↑ Inc, Active Interest Media (January 3, 1978). "Black Belt". Active Interest Media, Inc. – via Google Books. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ↑ Inc, Active Interest Media (January 3, 1978). "Black Belt". Active Interest Media, Inc. – via Google Books. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. ↑ "HOF-2009". Wisconsin Judo.
  8. ↑ https://ma-mags.com/Mags/AJu/AJN%201976-11%20Cov.jpg


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