Evan Medell
Sport: Para Taekwondo
Gold: 0 Silver: 0 Bronze: 2
Quick Facts
Birthday: March 31, 1997
Height: 6'0"
Age: 28
Hometown: Grand Haven, MI
Education:
Biography
Quick Facts
- Started Taekwondo in 2008
- Diagnosed with Brachial Plexus Palsy, a paralysis that affects the arm
- Became the first-ever U.S. Paralympic taekwondo medalist when para-taekwondo made its Paralympic debut in 2020
- Was the youngest athlete ever to appear in a Para taekwondo world championship
- Is a licensed diesel mechanic in the state of Michigan
- Lists his biggest inspiration as Jim Abbott
- His favorite food and drink are burgers and Dr. Pepper
- His favorite movie is "Miracle"
Paralympic Experience
- 2-time Paralympian; 2-time Paralympic medalist (2 bronze)
- Paralympic Games Paris 2024, bronze (K44 +80kg M - Men)
- Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, bronze (K44 +75kg M - Men)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2023 – silver (K44 +80kg M - Men)
- Years of participation: K44 +80kg M - Men 2021, 2023; K44 +75kg M - Men 2015, 2017, 2019
- Medals: 2 (1 silver, 1 bronze)
- Silver – 2023 (K44 +80kg M - Men)
- Bronze – 2017 (K44 +75kg M - Men)
