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Evan Medell

Paralympian 2020

Athlete Bio

Evan Medell proudly carries an American flag after a match
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Height

6'0"

Hometown

Grand Haven, MI

Education

Year Started Taekwondo: 2008...Favorite Taekwondo Athlete: Aaron Cook...Favorite Non-Taekwondo Athlete: Nate Diaz...Biggest Inspiration: Jim Abbott...Favorite Food/Drink: Burgers and Dr. Pepper...Favorite Book: "Lone Survivor" by Marcus Lattrel...Favorite TV Show: "Mountain Men"...Favorite Movie: "Miracle On Ice"...Favorite Quote: "We can't afford to be common men, because common men go nowhere." -Herb Brooks, Miracle On Ice...Proudest Taekwondo Moment: Receiving his silver medal at the Asian Championship...Favorite Taekwondo Athlete: Aaron Cook...Favorite Non-Taekwondo Athlete: Nate Diaz...Favorite Food/Drink: Burgers and Dr. Pepper...Favorite Book: "Lone Survivor"...Favorite TV Show: "Mountain Men"...Favorite Movie: "Miracle On Ice"...Favorite Quote: "We can't afford to be common men, because common men go nowhere."
  • 2019 Parapan American Games (K44 +75kg): GOLD
  • 2017 Senior Para National Team Member
  • 2016 Pan American Championship Para Sparring K44, +75Kg, Bronze Medal
  • 2016 Canadian Open Para Sparing K44, +75Kg, Gold Medal
  • 2016 US Open Para Sparing K44, +75 Kg, Gold medal
  • 2015 Asian Championship Para Sparring K44, +75Kg, Silver Medal
  • Competition Record: 2016  Pan American Championship (Para Sparring K44, 75kg): BRONZE
  • Competition Record: 2016  Canadian Open (Para Sparring K44, 75kg): GOLD
  • Competition Record: 2016  U.S. Open (Para Sparring K44, 75kg): GOLD
  • 2015: Asian Championship (Para Sparring K44, 75kg): GOLD

2017 World Para Taekwondo Championships (K44 +75kg): BRONZE

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