Help me qualify for the 2012 Olympics in London!
It costs an arm and a leg to travel around the world trying to qualify for the 2012 Olympics. The 2012 Games in London will be my last shot at Olympic glory. To see what I'm up against, read
Ode to Natalie: The cost of "living the dream"
Please help me realize my dream.
Born: December 17, 1980 in San Diego, California.
Education: B.A., Liberal Arts, San Diego State University; M.A. , Education Technology, University of Texas at Brownsville. California multiple subject teaching credential.
Rank: Nidan, 2nd degree black belt
Home Club:Judo America San Diego
Current Club: Jason Morris Judo Club
Sports Background: Started Judo at her dad's club when she was six. Extensive soccer background. She was a 3- year varsity player at Mira Mesa High School where she set five career scoring records.
Miscellaneous: 5''3", 115 lb. Speaks Spanish fluently.
Competition summary
• Medaled 15x in international competition
• 2x senior national champion
• 4x junior national champion
Major U.S. team selection
2005 World Championships Alternate
2006 Team World Championships, Paris, France
2009 Pan-Am Championships, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2011 World Championships
National Championships
1st 2011 U.S. Senior Nationals (52kg)
3rd 2010 U.S. Senior Nationals (52kg)
2nd 2009 U.S. Senior Nationals (52kg)
1st 2008 U.S. Senior Nationals (48kg)
2nd 2006 U.S. Senior Nationals (52kg)
2nd 2005 U.S. Senior Nationals (52kg)
International Championships
1st 2010 North/Central American Championships (52kg) - FL
2nd 2010 El Salvador World Cup (52kg) - El Salvador
5th 2010 Miami World Cup (52 kg) - FL
5th 2010 U.S Open (52kg) - FL
1st 2009 Rendez-Vous Canada (52kg) - Canada
3rd 2009 U.S. Open (52kg) - CA
5th 2009 Pan-Am Championships (48kg) - Argentina
5th 2008 Swedish Open (48kg) - Sweden
5th 2008 Cuban Open (48kg) - Cuba
2nd 2008 Finnish Open (48kg) - Finland
2nd 2008 Quebec Open (52 kg) - Canada
2nd 2008 Rendez-Vous Canada (48kg) - Canada
3rd 2008 Ontario Open (48kg)- Canada
3rd 2008 U.S. Open (48kg) - CO
1st 2007 Benito Juarez International (48kg) - Mexico
2nd 2007 Rendez-Vous Canada (48kg) - Canada
5th 2007 U.S. Open (48kg) - GA
1st 2006 Benito Juarez International (52kg) - Mexico
2nd 2006 FecolJudo Cup (52kg) - Colombia
2nd 2005 Benito Juarez International (52kg) - Mexico
3rd 2005 Irish Open (52kg) -Ireland
Projected Events for 2011
June 15-19 Brazil Grand Slam
June 22-26 Brazil World Cup
June 30-July 3 Miami World Cup & U.S. Open
July 4-6 Miami Training Camp
July 7-11 Venezuela World Cup
July 12-14 Miami Training Camp
July 14-17 El Salvador World Cup
August 23-28 World Championships, France
October 30-Nov 4 Swedish Open & Training Camp
November 5-8 Finnish Open
November 11-12 Samoa World Cup
Donate to Natalie Lafon's Travel Fund
If you would like to donate toward Natalie's Travel Fund, you can do so in one of two ways:
- Use the PayPal option
- Or better yet, send a check directly to:
Judo America San Diego,
8621 Andromeda Road,
San Diego CA 92126.
Please indicate that your donation is earmarked for Natalie Lafon's Travel Fund. Judo America San Diego
is a non-profit corporation. Your donation is tax-deductible.
Thank you!
