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Grand Prix Results - USAT Shut Out of Medals
By: Ladytkd Date: July 6, 2014, 10:44 am
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Congratulations to all the US competitors on their hard work
getting to the Grand Prix. Sadly no one medalled at the event.
HTML http://www2.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo/Features/2014/July/06/2014-Grand-Prix-I-Final-Results
Even more sad, no one appears to have cheered the team. The USAT
barely recognized that the team went to China, there were no
USAT tweets or facebook or anything. Part of it would be
everyone getting involved in their own lives - the Nationals and
other holiday events. I too was caught up in my own issues and
had no desire to do much of anything about anything as two of my
furry companions decided to cross the Rainbow Bridge in the same
week days apart.
The Cadet Team leaves for Azerbijan shortly, maybe we could all
make more of an effort to cheer them on. After all these are the
kids who have had to pay thousands for their trip out of their
own pocket. Let's show them some support.
GO USA!!
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Re: Grand Prix Results - USAT Shut Out of Medals
By: Ladytkd Date: July 6, 2014, 10:45 am
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A team of 10 USA Taekwondo athletes concluded competition today
at the 2014 World Taekwondo Grand Prix I in Suzhou, China.
Through the Grand Prix Series, the World Taekwondo Federation
seeks to promote the sport throughout the world, showcasing many
of its top up-and-coming competitors.
On the final day of the international event, American Terrance
Jennings (Alexandria, Va.) won his first two matches—a 15-13
result and an 8-5 decision—and then lost in a 15-7 result in the
round of 8.
Cheyenne Lewis (San Francisco) won her first match in a 7-5
decision. She then lost to the defending Olympic gold medalist
in a 7-5 result in the round of 16.
Mark Lopez (Sugar Land, Texas) won his first match in overtime,
accruing more hits in the extra period to defeat his opponent
after an 8-8 score in regulation. He then lost a 7-5 decision in
the round of 16.
In earlier action, on the first day of the event, Charlotte
Craig (Murrieta, Calif.) advanced to the quarterfinal round
before losing a 9-8 result. Stephen Lambdin (Rockwall, Texas)
also won his first match in overtime and lost his second in 5-1
decision.
In other first-round action, Lauren Hamon (Jacksonville, Fla.)
and Jacquline Galloway (Wylie, Texas) lost their opening
matches.
In further action from the second day of the event, James Howe
(San Ramon, Calif.) lost in the round of 16 with a 9-3 result.
Steven Lopez (Sugar Land, Texas) also lost in the round of 16.
Paige McPherson (Sturgis, S.D.) also competed at the prestigious
event.
Patrice Remarck served as head coach for the American
contingent. Joseph Salim, Juan Moreno and Jean Lopez served as
the assistant coaches.
For full video coverage of the first day at the Grand Prix,
click here.
For full video coverage of the second day at the Grand Prix,
click here.
For full video coverage of the third day at the Grand Prix,
click here.
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Re: Grand Prix Results - USAT Shut Out of Medals
By: Gorilla Date: July 8, 2014, 10:45 pm
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If you look at some the losses. We lost to some very good
fighters. Not making excuses,just not as bad as it would
appear.
Lewis lost to Jade Jones in a close match.
Mark Lopez lost to Daehoon Lee
Steven lost to Crismanich
Lambdin lost to Cho
Jennings lost to Iran after beating a couple of tough fighters
one of them being Maxim Potvin of Canada
We were very competitive all the losses were close.
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