Tashi
Sherpa
Athlete Bio#
Height
5'4"
Age
35
Hometown
Queens
Education
Aviation H.S. (Queens, N.Y..) '08 Queens College
Dojang: High Performance Taekwondo Center
World Ranking on 9/1/12: T-115th (-54kg)
Favorite Foods: dumplings, pernil, red snapper, dalbati and Guadio's pizza
Pre-Competition Meal: eggs, oatmeal, or potatoes
Favorite Athlete: Manny Pacquiao
Favorite Movie: "The Fifth Element"
Favorite Music: enjoys listening to all music
Favorite Country Visited for Competition: Vietnam
Did You Know?: Tashi likes to eat a lot.
Quotable Tashi Sherpa: "To me Taekwondo is a lifestyle. I've been doing Taekwondo for the past 13 years with Master Suh. I've enjoyed training and competing with my team. Taekwondo has changed my life and I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for Taekwondo and my mentor Master Suh who has taught me not only to be a champion in the ring but most importantly, a champion in life. Also, without the support of my parents and my family, I would not be able to pursue my dream as a martial artist and a Taekwondo fighter. I'm thankful of all the support that I have gotten, which has facilitated my continuing success in the ring and outside of it."
MAJOR COMPETITION RESULTS:
2013 WTF Grand Prix Final (men’s -58kg): First Round
2011 USAT National Championships (Fin): BRONZE
2011 Gold Cup: GOLD
2010 Canadian Open: GOLD
last updated 1/9/14