Tristan
Thomas

Athlete Bio#

Height

5'7"

Age

Hometown

Murrieta, CA

Quick Facts

Started Taekwondo in 2010
Favorite Taekwondo Athlete: Dae-Hoon Lee
Favorite Non-Taekwondo Athlete: Michael Phelps
Who is your biggest inspiration?: My parents
Favorite Foods & Drinks: Hawaiian Pizza and my favorite drink is Thai Tea with boba
Favorite Book(s): Reality Check
Favorite TV Show(s): Criminal Minds (I enjoyed working with the actors in 2 different episodes), Ridiculousness
Favorite Movie(s): I like watching comedy movies
Favorite Band(s)/Singer(s): Tiesto
Favorite/Inspirational Quote: "A goal without a plan is just a wish." -Antoine de Saint-Exupery
What is your proudest moment in Taekwondo to date?: I am proud to be a member of 2019 CADET US NATIONAL TEAM wherein I won the GOLD medal at 2019 PANAM Championships and will be representing Team USA at 2019 CADET WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Career Highlights

2019 #1 ALL AMERICAN ATHLETE
2019 CADET US NATIONAL TEAM MEMBER
2019 US NATIONAL CHAMPIOSHIPS - Sparring - Cadet Black Belt -45kg - GOLD
2019 PAN AM CADET & JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS - Sparring - Cadet Black Belt -45kg - GOLD
2019 CALIFORNIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - Sparring - Cadet Black Belt -45kg - GOLD
2019 NEVADA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - Sparring - Cadet Black Belt -45kg - GOLD
2019 WASHINGTON STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - Sparring - Cadet Black Belt -45kg - GOLD
2019 COLORADO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - Sparring - Cadet Black Belt -45kg - GOLD
2019 US OPEN - Sparring - Cadet Black Belt -45kg - BRONZE
2018 USA Taekwondo All American Athlete
2018 Cadet National Team Sparring Alternate
2018 - World Taekwondo President's Cup - Sparring - Cadet Black Belt -45kg - Silver
2018 - US National Championships - Sparring - Cadet Black Belt -45kg - Silver
2018 - California State Championship - Sparring - Cadet Black Belt -45kg - Silver
2018 - Nevada State Championship - Sparring - Cadet Black Belt -45kg - Gold
2017 - AAU National Championships - Sparring - Cadet Black Belt -45kg - Silver
2017 - AAU California Qualifier - Sparring - Cadet Black Belt -45kg - Bronze
2017 - Nevada State Championship - Sparring - Cadet Black Belt -45kg - Bronze
2017 - Arizona State Championship - Sparring - Cadet Black Belt -41kg - Gold
2016 - Nevada State Championship - Sparring - Youth Black Belt -40kg - Bronze
2016 - AAU California Qualifier - Sparring - Youth Black Belt -40kg - Gold
2015 - Nevada State Championship - Sparring - Youth Black Belt -35kg - Bronze
2014 - US National Championships - Sparring - Ninja Black Belt -30kg - Bronze
2014 - Arizona State Championship - Sparring - Ninja Black Belt -30kg - Gold

Did You Know?: I enjoy indoor go-kart racing and actually beat my dad's record. I love to ride roller coasters. I like playing football for fun. I enjoy playing video games and hanging out with my friends.