Athlete Bio#
Height
5'9"
Age
27
Hometown
Indianapolis, IN
Quick Facts
- Favorite Taekwondo Athlete : Viviana Cao
- Favorite Non-Taekwondo Athlete: Muhammad Ali
- Who is your biggest inspiration?: My coaches and teammates
- Favorite Foods & Drinks: Eel sushi, Plantains, and Barbecue, Coconut Water
- Favorite Book(s): 48 Laws of Power
- Favorite Band(s)/Singer(s): Nina Symone, Kanye West, Romeo Santos and Aaliyah
- Favorite/Inspirational Quotes: "You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give." -Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet
- What is your proudest moment in Taekwondo to date?: Placing first in individual poomsae at 2016 U.S. Open
Career Highlights
- 2017 USA Taekwondo National Poomsae Team member (Under 30 Mixed Pairs w/ Angelica Jensen)
- 2017 USA Taekwondo National Poomsae Team member (Under 30 Team w/ Sebastian Choi & Michael Couloucoundis)
- 2017 Presidents Cup - Team Poomsae - Gold
- 2017 Costa Rica Open - Team Poomsae - Gold
- 2017 National Championships - Team Poomsae - Gold
- 2017 National Championships - Pairs Poomsae - Gold
- 2016 USA Taekwondo National Poomsae Team member (Under 30 Mixed Pairs)
- 2016 USA Taekwondo National Poomsae Team member (Under 30 Team)
- 2016 World Poomsae Championships - Team Poomsae - 11th
- 2016 World Poomsae Championships - Pairs Poomsae - 9th
- 2016 U.S. Poomsae Team Trials - Team Poomsae - 1st
- 2016 U.S. Poomsae Team Trials - Pairs Poomsae - 1st
- 2016 U.S. Poomsae Team Trials - Individual Poomsae - 3rd
World Championship Experience
- 2016 World Poomsae Championships - Team Poomsae - 11th
- 2016 World Poomsae Championships - Pairs Poomsae - 9th