About John Ryan
Lived 1934 – 1989 (aged 54). John Ryan was an Irish and British judoka.
John Ryan (9 September 1934 – 17 May 1989) fought the silver medalist Akio Kaminaga in the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics for Ireland in the open class judo competition.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Ryan?
Irish judoka
When was John Ryan born?
John Ryan was born on 9 September 1934 in Ballymote.
When did John Ryan die?
John Ryan died on 17 May 1989 in Ilford.
What was John Ryan's occupation?
John Ryan was a judoka.
What nationality was John Ryan?
John Ryan was Irish and British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Ryan. https://biography.guide/john-ryan-judoka/
MLA: "John Ryan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-ryan-judoka/.
Chicago: "John Ryan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-ryan-judoka/.
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