Age, Biography and Wiki
Neil Adams was born on 27 September, 1958 in Rugby, Warwickshire, is a British judoka. Discover Neil Adams's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?
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| Age |
65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
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27 September, 1958 |
| Birthday |
27 September |
| Birthplace |
Rugby, Warwickshire |
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He is a member of famous Judoka with the age 65 years old group.
Neil Adams Height, Weight & Measurements
At 65 years old, Neil Adams height is 5 ft 10 in and Weight 12 st 3 lb.
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5 ft 10 in |
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12 st 3 lb |
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Not Available |
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Who Is Neil Adams's Wife?
His wife is Niki Jenkins
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Not Available |
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Niki Jenkins |
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Neil Adams Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Neil Adams worth at the age of 65 years old? Neil Adams’s income source is mostly from being a successful Judoka. He is from . We have estimated Neil Adams's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Judoka |
Neil Adams Social Network
Timeline
Adrian Neil Adams, (born 27 September 1958 in Rugby, Warwickshire) is an English judoka who won numerous Olympic and World Championship medals in judo representing Great Britain.
He is also a two times champion of Great Britain, winning lightweight and half-middleweight divisions at the British Judo Championships in 1976 and 1988.
Adams' brother was the late professional wrestling star Chris Adams, who himself had a successful career in judo before turning to pro wrestling in 1978.
Adams was the first British male to win a World title, and the first British male to simultaneously hold a world title and a European title.
In the 1980s Adams was engaged to British Olympic swimming star Sharron Davies.
Other achievements include a gold medal at the 1981 World Judo Championships in Maastricht, the Netherlands, plus silver medals in the 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympic Games and the 1983 Judo World Championships.
Adams was also five-time European Champion.
He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1983 New Year Honours for services to judo.
Adams was educated at Myton School in Warwick.
On 2 December 1983, he was one of the guests on the U.K. children's programme Crackerjack together with Lynsey de Paul and Kim Wilde.
Adams was also a contestant on the BBC TV series The Adventure Game in 1983
He is now a commentator for the IJF.
Adams married Alison Walker of Burford, and together had a son but they divorced in 2000.
He met former Canadian Olympic Judoka Niki Jenkins at the Sydney Olympic Games, and they married in 2002.
The couple have two daughters, Brooke and Taylor, and live in Rugby.
Adams was so fondly regarded in Japan that he was given the nickname Happo Bigin (Everyone's friend).
A canine version of Neil Adams made a 'guest appearance' in episode 44 of the online comic series Dog Judo
He then became head coach of the Welsh Judo Association, a position he took on after being asked to take up the role by close friend and chairman of the association Keven Williams, a position he resigned in March 2009.
On 18 December 2018 he was promoted by the International Judo Federation to kudan - 9th Dan at the age of 60.
He was presented with his certificate of grade (at the Paris Grand Slam tournament) on 10 February 2019 by the federation's president, Marius Vizer.
Since retiring, Adams has run a coach education business called Neil Adams Effective Fighting, as well as teaching Judo around the world.
He was national coach of VJF judo in Belgium.
