Evan Medell walking to the taekwondo mat
Para Taekwondo

Evan Medell

Paralympian 2020, 2024

Evan Medell
  • 0

    GOLD

  • 0

    SILVER

  • 2

    BRONZE

Athlete Bio#

Height

6'0"

Age

27

Hometown

Grand Haven, MI

classification: K44

Personal
  • Started Taekwondo in 2008
  • Diagnosed with Brachial Plexus Palsy, a paralysis that affects the arm
  • Became the first-ever U.S. Paralympic taekwondo medalist when para-taekwondo made its Paralympic debut in 2020
  • Was the youngest athlete ever to appear in a Para taekwondo world championship
  • Is a licensed diesel mechanic in the state of Michigan
  • Lists his biggest inspiration as Jim Abbott
  • His favorite food and drink are burgers and Dr. Pepper
  • His favorite movie is "Miracle"
Paralympic Experience
  • 2-time Paralympian; 2-time Paralympic medalist (2 bronze)
    • Paralympic Games Paris 2024, bronze (K44 +80kg M - Men)
    • Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, bronze (K44 +75kg M - Men)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2023 – silver (K44 +80kg M - Men)
  • Years of participation: K44 +80kg M - Men 2021, 2023; K44 +75kg M - Men 2015, 2017, 2019
  • Medals: 2 (1 silver, 1 bronze)
    • Silver – 2023 (K44 +80kg M - Men)
    • Bronze – 2017 (K44 +75kg M - Men)

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