Nathan wins kickboxing gold at world championships
Published Date:
26 September 2008
Northampton's Nathan Reeve returned from the ISKA world championships in the Czech Republic with a kickboxing gold medal.
The 18-year-old Kingsthorpe fighter was one of four athletes from Northampton who flew to Olomouc with club coach Tyrone Power, also part of the England set-up.
Reeve, fighting in the under-57kg category, beat strong Russian Vladamir Allabian in the final to become world champion.
And the Northampton School of Martial Arts had more to celebrate as Michael French won a bronze medal in the under-67kg category.
Tyrone Power jnr, just 14, lost a split decision to 17-year-old Czech world champion Tomas Tarant in a keenly-fought 13-17 years fight, while Lloyd Roberts put in a good performance against Austrian Johann Stoger.
The Northampton medal haul contributed to an impressive performance by the England team in an event that attracted entries from 51 countries.
"It was a great experience, and Nathan did superbly to win his gold," said coach Power. "All our boys did us proud."
The Northampton club is in Lorne Road, Northampton.
Anybody wanting to take up kickboxing can call 07944 123699 or 07811 213857.
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26 September 2008 7:39 PM
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