About Sydney Hoare
Lived 1939 – 2017 (aged 78). Sydney Hoare was a British judoka, martial artist, athlete and opinion journalist.
Syd Hoare (18 July 1939 – 12 September 2017) was an English judoka who competed for Great Britain in the 1964 Summer Olympics. Hoare was also a silver medalist in the 1965 European Judo Championships.
He is also often credited as the father of Sumo in the UK, after having taken the first team to Japan to compete in the 1980s
Selected bibliography (2nd ed. 1993)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sydney Hoare?
British judoka
When was Sydney Hoare born?
Sydney Hoare was born on 18 July 1939 in Paddington.
When did Sydney Hoare die?
Sydney Hoare died on 12 September 2017.
What was Sydney Hoare's occupation?
Sydney Hoare was a judoka, martial artist, athlete and opinion journalist.
What nationality was Sydney Hoare?
Sydney Hoare was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sydney Hoare. https://biography.guide/sydney-hoare/
MLA: "Sydney Hoare." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sydney-hoare/.
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