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Emre Kivanc

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Athlete Bio

Hometown

Chicago, IL

Personal

I started karate at the age of 8!...I went to Pan Ams in 12-13 +50kg, 14-15 +70kg, and I made Worlds for 14-15 +70kg...My biggest win was getting 5th place at the Junior Pan American Championships in 2017. It was the best I had ever done at an international competition, and it helped me realize that I really can compete with some of the best out there. It has inspired me to train even harder. ...I get inspiration from all my friends. They are all so supportive of me and they all push me to be better

Career Highlights

2017 USANKF National Bronze Medalist
2017 USA Open Gold Medalist
2016 USANKF National Bronze Medalist
2016 USA Open Silver Medalist
2015 USANKF National Bronze Medalist
2x USA Junior National Pan American Team Member (2015 & 2017)
1x USA Junior World Team Member
1x USA Open Champion

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