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Silver Medal at the World Championships |
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Jade competes at senior level in Taekwondo. Last year she won a silver medal at the World Championships and is hoping for a place on Team GB at London 2012. |
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Fact File |
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| Date of Birth |
21/03/1993 |
| Place of Birth |
Bodlewin |
| Event |
Taekwondo |
| Achievements |
Winning Youth Olympic Games Gold and Silver in the Senior World Championships |
| Aim |
Gold in London 2012 |
| Height |
170 cm |
| Weight |
57kg |
| Club |
GB Taekwondo |
| Coach |
Paul Green |
| Interests |
Going out with my family and friends |
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About Jade Jones |
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Jade first made a name for herself in the world of Taekwondo at the Youth Olympics in 2010. She was the first Great British athlete to win a medal at the Youth Games when she beat her opponent with a Sudden Death blow to take home Gold. Since then she has continued to improve and is looking to grab every opportunity in the lead up to London 2012.
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