Matthew Folan
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Irish |
| Born | 25 May 1942 |
| Occupation | Judoka |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Judo |
Matthew “Matt” Folan (born 25 May 1942) is an Irish judoka, sports administrator, and businessman.
From 1959 to 1969, Folan worked as a radio officer with the Greek Merchant Navy.[1] After returning to Ireland, he represented Ireland in the men's heavyweight and open weight events at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.[2][3] The International Judo Federation lists him as placing fifth at the 1973 World Judo Championships in Lausanne.[1]
After the Olympics, Folan was involved in coaching, served as the President of the Irish Judo Association, and became the first Irish international judo referee.[2][4] Olympedia also describes him as a businessman, owner of Gemini International Ltd, and president of Irish Mensa.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Matthew FOLAN". International Judo Federation. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Matt Folan". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
- ↑ "History of the Northern Ireland Judo Federation" (PDF). Northern Ireland Judo Federation. 1 May 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ "Matthew (Matt) Folan". Team Ireland. Olympic Federation of Ireland. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
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