Mikayla
Xiong

Athlete Bio#

Height

5'0

Age

Hometown

Fresno, CA

Quick Facts

Hobbies: Playing Volleyball, jogging, doing tumbling, enjoy Taekwondo training, doing exercise workouts, looking fit, traveling and competing for Taekwondo competition events
Favorite Bible Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your Labor in the Lord is not vain.
Favorite Idol: Jesus Christ
Favorite Taekwondo Athletes: Priscilla Ahra, Jo Lee Jooyeong, Yu-ha Kim
Favorite Movie: Moana
Favorite Music: Christian music
Favorite food: Korean BBQ
Fun facts: I have one sister and two brothers. My younger brother and I are both born in February while my younger sister and older brother are both born in October. My sister and I are both right handed while my two brothers are both left handed. My sister and I are both allergic to shrimp while my two brothers are not.

Career Highlights

2020 USATKD National Team Member (Cadet Mixed Pair Division)
2020 USATKD Team Trial Final Phase (Cadet Female Individual- Silver)
2020 USATKD Team Trial Final Phase (Cadet Female Team- Silver)
2020 US Open (Cadet Mixed Pair- Gold)
2020 US Open (Cadet Female Individual- Bronze)
2020 US Open (Cadet Female Team- Bronze)
2020 NCTA Live Online Summer Poomsae Championship (Cadet Female Individual- Gold)
2020 1st Oceania Open Online Poomsae/Para Poomsae Championship (Cadet Female Individual- Bronze)
2020 CUTA International Virtual Poomsae Championship (Cadet Female Individual- Gold)
2020 2nd WPTA Poomsae Live Virtual Test Event (Cadet Female Individual- Silver)
2020 NCTA 4.0 Live Online Poomsae Championship (Cadet Female Individual- Silver)
2020 Pan Am Open Live Online Poomsae Championship (Cadet Female Individual- Bronze)
2019 US Open (Youth Female Individual- Gold)
2019 Pan Am Open (Youth Female Individual- Gold)
2019 Pan Am Open (Youth Female Team- Gold)
2019 CA State Qualifier (Youth Female Individual- Bronze)
2019 NV State Qualifier (Youth Female Individual- Silver)
2019 USA National Championship (Youth Female Individual- Bronze)
2019 AAU National Championship (Youth Female Individual- Gold)
2019 AAU National Championship (Youth Female Team- Gold)
2019 AAU National Championship (Youth Mixed Pair- Silver)
2019 President's Cup (Youth Female Individual- Silver)
2019 President's Cup (Youth Female Team- Gold)
2019 JKI Tournament (Youth Female Individual- Gold)
2018 CA State Qualifier (Youth Female Individual- Bronze)
2018 USA National Championship (Youth Female Individual- Bronze)
2018 President's Cup (Youth Female Individual- Silver)
2018 JKI Tournament (Youth Female Individual- Gold)
2018 Tiger Claw Tournament (Youth Female Individual- Gold)

I started Taekwondo at the age of 4 1/2 yrs old due to the fact that my mom wanted me and my brother to learn self-defense from being bullied at school. Ever since then, it has been my passion and I quickly learned that I have a talent in Taekwondo. My strong points is that I'm a quick learner and I don't give up easily. I consider myself a tough Athlete and strong fighter. I continue to strive to reach my dream/goals in life whatever obstacle may come my way. My favorite motivation quote reminder during training is "sore today but stronger tomorrow". My biggest motivators and supporters are my parents. I love to compete in Taekwondo competition events. It gives me an adrenaline rush, enjoyment, and excitement when competing. I'm truly bless with God's grace in giving me the opportunity to be on the 2020 USATKD National Team Member (Cadet Mixed Pair Division) to represent my country. It is such an honor to be a part of USATKD history. My biggest dream is to one day make it on the USATKD National Team Member as an Individual representative.