WASHINGTON: Jack Hatton, considered one of the top United States judo prospects for next year's Tokyo Olympics, has died unexpectedly at age 24, USA Judo announced on Wednesday .
Hatton achieved his top result in the world judo Grand Prix circuit in April 2018 with a silver medal finish in the half-middleweight class at Antalya, Turkey."It is with extremely heavy hearts that USA Judo announces the unexpected passing of USA Judo national team member, Jack Hatton," the US national governing body said in a statement which did not give a cause of death.
"We extend our sincere condolences to the Hatton Family and Jack's teammates, coaches and friends. Jack was one of America's top judo players and was a multi-time medalist for USA Judo in various competitions across the globe. "Jack made an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing him, and he will not be forgotten. We grieve with the entire USA Judo and international judo community during this tough time."
Hatton reached the second round in each of the past three Judo World Championships, the most recent last month in Tokyo in his final competition, and lost in a bronze medal match at last month's Pan American Games in Lima, Peru."I'm deeply moved by the sudden death of @USAJudo international Jack Hatton," tweeted International Judo Federation president Marius Vizer."On behalf of @Judo I send my sincere condolences and wishes to USA Judo and Jack's family and friends.
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