Son Tae-Jin
Encyclopedia
Son Tae-jin (born May 5, 1988 in Gyeongsan
, Gyeongsangbuk-do
, South Korea
) is a South Korea
n Taekwondo
practitioner.
In May 2007, Son first competed in the World Taekwondo Championships
in Beijing
, China
at the age of 19, but lost to Algimiro Mejias of Venezuela
in the bantamweight (-62 kg) first round.
In September 2007, he finished in 1st place in the -68 kg category at the World Qualification Tournament in Manchester
, England
by defeating 2005
world featherweight (-67 kg) champion Mark López of United States
in the quarterfinals and 2007
world featherweight (-67 kg) champion Gessler Viera Abreu
of Cuba
in the final.
In May 2008, Son eventually qualified for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, defeating 2006 Asian Game winner Kim Ju-Young and 2004 Olympic
bronze medalist Song Myeong-Seob at the 2008 Korean Olympic Taekwondo Trials.
On August 21, 2008, Son won the gold medal in the -68 kg category at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing
, defeating Mark López
of the United States
in the final.
On July 22, 2009, Son was knocked out by Park Hyung-Jin in Round 2 of the featherweight (-68 kg) final match at the 2009 President's Cup in Ulsan
, South Korea
via a back spinning hook kick. He collapsed to the mat and was disoriented after the stand-up. Due to the defeat, Son didn't qualify as a member of the 2010 South Korean national taekwondo team.
In 2010, Son won the gold medal in the Sportsaccord Combat Games by defeating Reza Naderian
in the final.
Gyeongsan
Gyeongsan is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Its western border abuts the metropolitan city of Daegu, and much of Gyeongsan lies within the Daegu metropolitan area....
, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gyeongsangbuk-do or shortly Gyeongbuk is a province in eastern South Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Gyeongsang province, remained a province of Korea until the country's division in 1945, then became part of South Korea.The Gyeongsangbuk-do Office is...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
) is a South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n Taekwondo
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "path"...
practitioner.
In May 2007, Son first competed in the World Taekwondo Championships
World Taekwondo Championships
The World Taekwondo Championship is held every two years by the World Taekwondo Federation.-Competitions:-All-time medal table:All-time medal count as 2011 World Taekwondo Championships.-External links:*...
in Beijing
Beijing
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, China
China
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at the age of 19, but lost to Algimiro Mejias of Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
in the bantamweight (-62 kg) first round.
In September 2007, he finished in 1st place in the -68 kg category at the World Qualification Tournament in Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
, England
England
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by defeating 2005
2005 World Taekwondo Championships
The 2005 World Taekwondo Championships were the 17th edition of the World Taekwondo Championships, and were held in Madrid, Spain from 13 to 17 April 2005.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:-Team ranking:...
world featherweight (-67 kg) champion Mark López of United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in the quarterfinals and 2007
2007 World Taekwondo Championships
The 2007 World Taekwondo Championships were the 18th edition of the World Taekwondo Championships, and were held in Beijing, China from May 18 to May 22, 2007.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:-Men:-Women:-References:*...
world featherweight (-67 kg) champion Gessler Viera Abreu
Gessler Viera Abreu
Gessler Viera Abreu is a Cuban Taekwondo athlete. In 2007, He won the gold medal in featherweight at the World Taekwondo Championships in Beijing.-References:*...
of Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
in the final.
In May 2008, Son eventually qualified for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, defeating 2006 Asian Game winner Kim Ju-Young and 2004 Olympic
Taekwondo at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Men's 68 kg
These are the results of the men's 68 kg competition in taekwondo at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. A total of 16 men competed in this event, limited to fighters whose body weight was less than 68 kilograms...
bronze medalist Song Myeong-Seob at the 2008 Korean Olympic Taekwondo Trials.
On August 21, 2008, Son won the gold medal in the -68 kg category at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, defeating Mark López
Mark López
Mark López is an American taekwondo practictioner.He is the younger brother of Olympic gold medalist Steven López, and older brother of Olympian Diana López and is married to Dagmar Lopez. Mark represented the United States in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China...
of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in the final.
On July 22, 2009, Son was knocked out by Park Hyung-Jin in Round 2 of the featherweight (-68 kg) final match at the 2009 President's Cup in Ulsan
Ulsan
Ulsan , officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City, is South Korea's seventh largest metropolis with a population of over 1.1 million. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north and the Sea of Japan to the east.Ulsan is the...
, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
via a back spinning hook kick. He collapsed to the mat and was disoriented after the stand-up. Due to the defeat, Son didn't qualify as a member of the 2010 South Korean national taekwondo team.
In 2010, Son won the gold medal in the Sportsaccord Combat Games by defeating Reza Naderian
Reza Naderian
Reza Naderian is an Iranian Taekwondo athlete who competed in the Men's 58 kg at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*...
in the final.