Norfolk Olympian Colin Oates stepped up two weight categories at the British Championships in Sheffield at the weekend – and still came away with a gold medal.
Oates, one of two Olympians in the field, competed in the Under-81kg section and displayed fantastic judo throughout the day.
He breezed through the pool stages, with one contest lasting just seven seconds, before seeing off an inspired Owen Livesey, with a single Wazari separating them once time had expired.
It was a timely boost for the North Lopham man after a disappointing Olympics in Rio when he made an early exit from the competition.
'It was probably one of my better fighting days at any weight in terms of the judo I produced,' said Oates on his Facebook page.
'The most important part for me was not about winning the event. It was more the fun of enjoying judo without having to do the grind of weight-cutting.
'I could fight more relaxed and open up which led to some nice pieces of judo which I was really proud of and I'm happy to become British senior champion for the fifth time.'
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