Lauren
LaRocca

Athlete Bio#

5'7"

Chicago, IL

Started Taekwondo in 2010
Favorite Taekwondo Athlete: Lee Dae Hoon
Favorite Non-Taekwondo Athlete: Kris Bryant
Who is your biggest inspiration?: My Parents
Favorite Foods & Drinks: Sushi & Ice Coffee
Favorite Book(s): "The Giver"
Favorite TV Show(s): Like to watch Youtube
Favorite Movie(s): Mulan
Favorite Band(s)/Singer(s): Maluma - Enjoy listing to Spanish Reggaeton
Favorite/Inspirational Quotes: " It ain't about how hard you hit; it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. It's how much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done." -Rocky Balboa
What is your proudest moment in Taekwondo to date?: I would say winning gold at the World TKD Europe Presidents Cup, Athens Greece April, 26th 2018. Total of 19 competitors; defeating Serbia in the finals 13-9
Other Fun or Interesting facts about you: I have a birthmark in the shape of a cross on my leg. I also have a funny sense of humor

2018 USA Taekwondo All-American
2018 Cadet-AAU "B" Team Member
2018 - Worlds Presidents Cup - Sparring - Black Belt - +59 - Silver
2018 - AAU Nationals - Sparring - Black Belt - +59kg - Gold
2018 - USAT Nationals - Sparring - Black Belt - +59kg - Silver
2018 - World TKD Europe Presidents Cup Athens, Greece - Sparring - Black Belt - -59kg - Gold
2018 - USAT IL Qualifier - Sparring - Black Belt - +59 kg - Gold
2018 - AAU IL Qualifier - Sparring - Black Belt - +59kg - Gold
2018 - US Open G-2 Las Vegas -Sparring - Black Belt - +59kg - Bronze
2017 Cadet USAT "B" Team Member
2017 -Toronto/Canada Open -Sparring -Black Belt -59kg -Gold
2017 - Costa Rica Open - Black Belt - -59kg - Silver
2017- USAT Nationals -Sparring -Black Belt - -59kg -Silver
2017 - USAT IL State Championships -Sparring- Black Belt - -59kg -Gold
2017 - US Open- Sparring - Black Belt - -55kg - Silver
2015-2016- Cadet National Team