Jonathan Gavin

Jonathan Gavin
Gavin's Grave in Sunnyside Cemetery in Sauchie
Personal information
NicknameJosh Gavin
BornJonathan Hugh Gavin
(1966-04-26)April 26, 1966
Airthrey Castle Stirling, Scotland
DiedFebruary 5, 2013(2013-02-05) (aged 46)
Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Scotland
Resting placeSunnyside Cemetery in (Sauchie)
Home townTullibody and Alloa
Occupations
  • Judoka
  • martial artist
  • model
Years active1974–2013
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight12 st 6 lb (174 lb; 79 kg)
SpouseAnne Gavin 1992–2013
Children3, including Josh Gavin
Website
Sport
CountryScotland
SportJudo Tennis Table Tennis Badminton Squash (sport) Wrestling Mixed Martial Arts
–71 kg, –86 kg
     6th dan black belt
Achievements and titles
1st place, gold medalist(s) (2001)
Medal record
Men's judo
Representing  Scotland
World Masters Championships
Gold medal – first place2001 Phoenix Arizona-81kg
Scottish Senior Championships
Gold medal – first place1994 Edinburgh-86kg
Gold medal – first place1995 Edinburgh-78kg
Gold medal – first place1996 Glasgow-86kg
Gold medal – first place1997 Glasgow-81kg
British Trials
Silver medal – second place1994 Edinburgh-78kg
Bronze medal – third place1995 Bangor Castle-78kg
Commonwealth Judo Championships
Bronze medal – third place1988 Coleraine-78kg
Profile at external databases
JudoInside.com11286
Updated on 12 October 2026

Jonathan Hugh Gavin (April 26, 1966 – February 5, 2013) was a Scottish judoka best known for winning the bronze medal in the (‍–‍78 kg) division at the 1988 Commonwealth Judo Championships.

Biography

Jonathan Hugh Gavin was born on April 26, 1966. Gavin had been involved in martial arts since he was eight years.

In 1988, he earned a bronze medal at the 1988 Commonwealth Championships in Coleraine.

Gavin won the Scottish Senior Championships from 1994 to 1997 and won bronze and silver medals in British Trials in 1994 and 1995. He was the World Masters Judo Championships in Phoenix, Arizona in 2001 at the age of 35.

In 2010 he was diagnosed with a brain tumour, underwent an operation, and continued to undergo treatment. On 13 June 2012, Gavin carried the Olympic torch through Cumbernauld, Scotland.

Gavin died from brain tumour on 5 February 2013. He was laid to rest at Sunnyside Cemetery in Sauchie.

Sport achievements

Year Event Sport Division Result
1988 Commonwealth Championships Coleraine Judo Men –78 kg 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
1994 Scottish Senior Championships Edinburgh Judo Men –86 kg 1st place, gold medalist(s)
British Trials Edinburgh Judo Men –78 kg 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
1995 Scottish Senior Championships Edinburgh Judo Men –78 kg 1st place, gold medalist(s)
British Trials Bangor Castle Judo Men –78 kg 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
1996 Scottish Senior Championships Glasgow Judo Men –86 kg 1st place, gold medalist(s)
1997 Scottish Senior Championships Glasgow Judo Men –81 kg 1st place, gold medalist(s)
2001 World Masters Championships Arizona Judo Men –81 kg 1st place, gold medalist(s)

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Judo champion Josh Gavin's funeral to take place in Alloa". BBC News. 2013-02-11. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
  2. 1 2 3 "JudoInside - Jonathan Gavin Judoka". judoinside.com. Retrieved 2026-10-11.
  3. ↑ "Judo champs at All Stars". Warrington Guardian. 2002-05-15. Retrieved 2026-10-04.
  4. 1 2 3 Communications and Community Team Leader, Clackmannanshire Council. "Press releases". www.clacks.gov.uk. Clackmannanshire Council. Retrieved 2026-10-04.
  5. ↑ "GAVIN, Jonathan - Death". Alloa and Hillfoots Advertiser. Retrieved 2026-08-23.