Philip
El-Chemali
Athlete Bio#
Height
5'9"
Age
22
Hometown
Roseville, CA
Quick Facts
- Started Taekwondo in 2008
- Favorite Taekwondo Athlete: Dae-Hoon Lee
- Favorite Non-Taekwondo Athlete: Kobe Bryant
- Who is your biggest inspiration?: My father
- Favorite Foods & Drinks: Sushi, burger, milkshake
- Favorite Book: "Wonder"
- Favorite TV Show(s): "Family Guy", "Friday Night Lights"
- Favorite Movie(s): "Ted", "Creed"
- Favorite Band(s)/Singer(s): Drake, Migos
- Favorite/Inspirational Quotes: "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." -Helen Keller; "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me." - Carol Burnett
- What is your proudest moment in Taekwondo to date?: Being able to win gold at nationals for my first tournament as a senior.
Career Highlights
- 2018 USAT All-American
- 2018 - French Open - Sparring - Black Belt - -59kg - Silver
- 2018 - Canada Open - Sparring - Black Belt - -59kg - Gold
- 2018 - National Championships - Sparring - Black Belt - -58kg - Gold
- 2018 - National Championships - Sparring - Black Belt - -59kg - Gold
- 2017 - Presidents Cup - Sparring - Black Belt - -55kg - Gold
- 2017 - National Championships - Sparring - Black Belt - -55kg - Gold
- 2017 - U.S Open - Sparring - Black Belt - -55kg - Gold
- 2016 Cadet National Team Member
- 2016 - National Championships - Sparring - Black Belt -45kg - Gold
- 2014 - Canada Open - Sparring - Black Belt - -37kg - Bronze
