Naomi

Alade

Quick Facts

• Started Taekwondo in 2014
• Favorite Taekwondo Athlete: Paige McPherson
• Favorite Non-Taekwondo Athlete: Simone Biles
• Who is your biggest inspiration?: My younger brother Joshua
• Favorite Foods & Drinks: Sushi / Cherry Juice
• Favorite Book(s): "Harry Potter" series
• Favorite TV Show(s): "Teen Titans Go"
• Favorite Movie(s): "Breakthrough"
• Favorite Band(s)/Singer(s): Ariana Grande
• Favorite/Inspirational Quotes: "Veni Vidi Vici." ("I came, I saw, I conquered.") - Julius Caesar
• What is your proudest moment in Taekwondo to date?: Winning Gold in the 2019 Pan American Cadet Championships for Team USA
• Other Fun or Interesting facts about you: I am the oldest of 5 children and I am a competitive swimmer. I play the piano and I am part of my school choir.

Career Highlights

• World Junior Championships, Chuncheon, 2024 (Heavyweight +68kg - Women)
• World Junior Championships, Sofia, 2022 (Heavyweight +68kg - Women)

World Championship Experience

• 2019 - Cadet World Championships - Sparring - Black Belt - -47kg - QF (Final 8)