Doug Nelson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Douglas Edward "Doug"•Nelson |
| Used name | Doug•Nelson |
| Born | 25 May 1959 in Englewood, New Jersey (USA) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 107 kg |
| Affiliations | APA Recreation Center |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Doug Nelson was a wrestler in high school and at Cumberland College, where he graduated in 1983 as a data processing major. He started playing judo in college. Nelson won bronze medals as a heavyweight at the 1983 and 1987 Pan American Games. Nelson won the 1983 National Sports Festival title and won a silver medal at the 1983 Pacific Rim Championship. He also won a bronze medal in 1983 at the Belgium Open.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Judo | USA |
Doug Nelson | |||
| Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | =5 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (0–0–2 1983 Caracas JUD bronze: heavyweight +95 kg; 1987 Indianapolis JUD bronze: heavyweight +95 kg)