Abigail Paduch
Australian judoka
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Abigail Paduch (born 16 January 2000) is an Australian judoka.
Born16 January 2000
Figtree, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
OccupationJudoka
EducationSt Andrew's Cathedral School
SportJudo
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 January 2000 Figtree, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation | Judoka |
| Education | St Andrew's Cathedral School |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Judo |
| Weight class | +78 kg |
| Club | Zenbu Judo Club[1] |
| Coached by | Morgan Endicott-Davies[1] |
Medal record | |
| Profile at external databases | |
| IJF | 22254 |
| JudoInside.com | 95537 |
Paduch was born in Figtree, New South Wales on 16 January 2000.[2] She first tried judo during her first year attending St Andrew's Cathedral School.[1] She joined the New South Wales junior squad within a month and won her first national title within three months. She returned to judo in 2018 after taking a break due to a spinal injury. She received a tier 3 scholarship with 2021 Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship and Mentoring Program.[2]
She won a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the Women's +78 kg event.[1]