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'''Irwin Cohen''' (January 21, 1952–27 August 2012) was an American [[judo]]ka who represented the United States at the [[1972 Summer Olympics]] in [[Munich]].
'''Irwin Cohen''' (January 21, 1952–27 August 2012) was an American [[judo]]ka who represented the United States at the [[1972 Summer Olympics]] in [[Munich]]<ref>http://judoinfo.com/usolympic.htm</ref><ref name=TUSA>http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Judo/Features/2012/August/27/Irwin-Cohen-Judo-Olympian-and-Judo-Icon-Passes-Away.aspx</ref><ref>{{cite sports-reference|1=Irwin Cohen|2=http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/co/irwin-cohen-1.html|3=12 September 2016}}</ref>
<ref>http://judoinfo.com/usolympic.htm</ref>
<ref name=TUSA>http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Judo/Features/2012/August/27/Irwin-Cohen-Judo-Olympian-and-Judo-Icon-Passes-Away.aspx</ref><ref>{{cite sports-reference|1=Irwin Cohen|2=http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/co/irwin-cohen-1.html|3=12 September 2016}}</ref>
He won silver at the [[Judo at the 1975 Pan American Games|1975 Pan American Games]].
He won silver at the [[Judo at the 1975 Pan American Games|1975 Pan American Games]].


Irwin Cohen's two sons [[Aaron Cohen (judoka)|Aaron]] and [[Richard Cohen (judoka)|Richard]] were also accomplished judokas. Aaron in particular was a five-time national champion and three-time bronze medallist at the [[Pan American Judo Championships]].
Irwin Cohen's two sons [[Aaron Cohen (judoka)|Aaron]] and Richard were also accomplished judokas. Aaron in particular was a five-time national champion and three-time bronze medallist at the [[Pan American Judo Championships]].
Irwin Cohen's brother [[Steve Cohen (judoka)|Steve Cohen]] is a former Olympic Team member (1988) and Olympic coach (2000).<ref>{{cite sports-reference|1=Steven Cohen|2=http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/co/steven-cohen-1.html|3=12 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.obitoftheday.com/post/30523280459/irwincohen | title=Obit of the Day: Hey Judoka | accessdate=September 12, 2016}}</ref>
Irwin Cohen's brother [[Steve Cohen (judoka)|Steve Cohen]] is a former Olympic Team member (1988) and Olympic coach (2000).<ref>{{cite sports-reference|1=Steven Cohen|2=http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/co/steven-cohen-1.html|3=12 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.obitoftheday.com/post/30523280459/irwincohen | title=Obit of the Day: Hey Judoka | accessdate=September 12, 2016}}</ref>


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[[Category:Pan American Games silver medalists for the United States]]
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Irwin Cohen (January 21, 1952–27 August 2012) was an American judoka who represented the United States at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich[1][2][3] He won silver at the 1975 Pan American Games.

Irwin Cohen's two sons Aaron and Richard were also accomplished judokas. Aaron in particular was a five-time national champion and three-time bronze medallist at the Pan American Judo Championships. Irwin Cohen's brother Steve Cohen is a former Olympic Team member (1988) and Olympic coach (2000).[4][5]

Irwin Cohen died on August 27, 2012 from amyloidosis and myelodysplastic syndromes.[6]

References

  1. ^ http://judoinfo.com/usolympic.htm
  2. ^ http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Judo/Features/2012/August/27/Irwin-Cohen-Judo-Olympian-and-Judo-Icon-Passes-Away.aspx
  3. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Irwin Cohen". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on December 4, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  4. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Steven Cohen". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on December 4, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  5. ^ "Obit of the Day: Hey Judoka". Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  6. ^ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120828/news/708289771/