Kokotaylo came to prominence when he became champion of Great Britain, winning the light-heavyweight division at the British Judo Championships in 1979.[3] In 1984, he was selected to represent Great Britain at the 1984 Olympic Games in Seoul. He competed in the Men's 95kg category and reached the quarter final stage.[2] In 1986, he won the gold medal in the 95kg weight category at the judo demonstration sport event as part of the 1986 Commonwealth Games.[4]
After the Olympics he went on to win five more British titles (all at light-heavyweight) in 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1991.[3] He was also a multiple medallist at the British Open.[1][5]
