Simone Callender
# Simone Callender

Simone Callender (born 11 November 1978) is a British judoka.

## Judo career

Callender, who attended Raine's Foundation School in Bethnal Green is a times seven times champion of Great Britain, winning the heavyweight division at the British Judo Championships in 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2006.

In 2002, she represented England at the 2002 Commonwealth Games and won a gold medal in the over 78kg event.

## Achievements

| Year | Tournament | Place | Weight class |
| - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | European Championships | 5th | Open class |
| 1999 | European Championships | 5th | Open class |
| 2000 | European Championships | 5th | Open class |
| 2001 | European Championships | 7th | Heavyweight (+78 kg) |
| 2002 | Commonwealth Games | 1st | Heavyweight (+78 kg) |
| 2003 | European Championships | 5th | Open class |
