21-year-old is first Irishman to qualify for Olympics in Taekwon-do

A martial artist from Tallaght will become the first Irishman to compete in Taekwon-do at the Olympics.

Sat, 21 Dec, 2019 - 17:05

Digital Desk staff

A martial artist from Tallaght will become the first Irishman to compete in Taekwon-do at the Olympics.

21-year-old Jack Woolley heard the news yesterday. He has held a black belt since he was 11-years-old and trains with the South Dublin Taekwon-do Club.

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Courts Sport Olympics Place: Tallaght Place: Tokyo Place: Ireland Person: Jack Woolley Event: Olympics Event: 2020 Olympics Organisation: South Dublin Taekwon-do Club

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