David Somerville

David Taylor Somerville (born 9 May 1974) is a former judoka. He represented Great Britain at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and Scotland at the Commonwealth Games.

Judo career Somerville is a two time champion of Great Britain, winning the British Judo Championships in 1998 and 2002.

He represented the 2002 Scottish team at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England, where he competed in the 66 kg category and won a silver medal after defeating Emmanuel Kojo Nartey of Ghana, Heath Young of Australia before losing the gold medal bout to James Warren of England.

At the 2000 Olympic Games, Somerville competed in the men's 66 kg half-lightweight category.

Other achievements Year Tournament Place Weight class1998 European Judo Championships 5th Half lightweight (66 kg)1999 European Judo Championships 7th Half lightweight (66 kg)2002 Commonwealth Games 2nd Half lightweight (66 kg)