John Jayne, born on March 4, 1997, is the highest-ranked American in the world judo rankings at 32nd in the 90kg category. Jayne started his judo career at the age of three and represented Great Britain until 2013. He was born and raised in London but holds triple nationality – British, Bulgarian, and United States. He won cadet national titles for both Bulgaria and Great Britain in 2012.
Competing in the 90 kg weight class, Jayne has represented the United States on the international stage since 2013. He pursued a degree in mathematics at the University of Chicago and was also a standout in judo and wrestling.
As of 2024, Jayne remains one of Team USA's highest-ranked Judoka globally and won three medals at the Senior Pan America-Oceania Championships. Now 27, Jayne will be heading to his first Olympics after winning a bronze at the Pan America Oceania Championships.
Who are John Jayne's Parents?
John Jayne's parents are John Jayne and Chrisina Jayne.
Who is John Jayne's Mother?
Chrisina Jayne is the mother of John Jayne. She holds a PhD degree in Mathematics from Sofia University in Bulgaria. Chrisina also has a master’s degree in Computer Science and Postgraduate Diploma in Management from Birkbeck College, University of London.
Chrisina is the dean of the School of Computing & Digital Technologies at Teesside University. She has worked with several higher education institutions in the UK and has more than 15 years of leadership experience. Christian was honored in 2009 with the UK National Teaching Fellowship award for excellence in learning and teaching.
Who is John Jayne's Father?
John Jayne is the father of John Jayne. He is a professor of Mathematics at the University of London. He has been supporting his son’s judo dreams since John's early days in the sport.
What Nationality are John Jayne's Parents?
John Jayne is a British citizen who resides in London, England. On the other hand, information about her mother’s nationality isn’t available.
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John Jayne's Judo Career
| Year | Achievement |
| 2017 | USJA Male Athlete of the Year |
| 2019 | Won Bronze medal at the European Cup |
| 2022 | Won Gold medal at the European Cup open and bronze at the Pan America Oceania Championships |
| 2023 | Secured Silver medal at the European Open in Tallinn |
| 2024 | Won bronze at the Pan America Oceania Championships |
FAQ's On John Jayne’s Parents
A. John Jayne will make his Olympic debut in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
A. John Jayne holds triple nationality – British, Bulgarian, and United States.
A. John Jayne has won three medals, two bronze and one silver in the Pan America Oceania Championships.
