Today, we delve into the fascinating world of Taekwondo at the 2004 Summer Olympics, a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. Whether it is a historical figure, a cultural phenomenon or an important date, Taekwondo at the 2004 Summer Olympics has left an indelible mark on modern society. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the various facets of Taekwondo at the 2004 Summer Olympics, from its origins to its impact today. Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and learning about Taekwondo at the 2004 Summer Olympics, a topic that will undoubtedly never cease to surprise you.
Taekwondo at the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad | |
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Venue | Sports Pavilion at the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex |
Dates | August 25 to August 28, 2004 |
Competitors | 124 from 60 nations |
Taekwondo at the 2004 Summer Olympics | ||
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Qualification | ||
Men | Women | |
58 kg | 49 kg | |
68 kg | 57 kg | |
80 kg | 67 kg | |
+80 kg | +67 kg | |
Taekwondo at the 2004 Summer Olympics were held in the Sports Pavilion at the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex in Athens, Greece where 124 competitors competed in eight events, four each for men and women.
The host nation Greece failed to add to the gold won by Michalis Mouroutsos at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, though Alexandros Nikolaidis and Elisavet Mystakidou both won silver. Chinese Taipei (i.e. Taiwan) won its first two gold medals ever at these events. Steven López of the United States and Chen Zhong of China each repeated as Olympic champions. Hadi Saei, Huang Chih-hsiung and Pascal Gentil also won medal for the second time.
Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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Flyweight (58 kg) |
Chu Mu-Yen![]() |
Oscar Salazar![]() |
Tamer Bayoumi![]() |
Lightweight (68 kg) |
Hadi Saei![]() |
Huang Chih-hsiung![]() |
Song Myeong-Seob![]() |
Middleweight (80 kg) |
Steven López![]() |
Bahri Tanrıkulu![]() |
Yousef Karami![]() |
Heavyweight (+80 kg) |
Moon Dae-Sung![]() |
Alexandros Nikolaidis![]() |
Pascal Gentil![]() |
Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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Flyweight (49 kg) |
Chen Shih-Hsin![]() |
Yanelis Labrada![]() |
Yaowapa Boorapolchai![]() |
Lightweight (57 kg) |
Jang Ji-Won![]() |
Nia Abdallah![]() |
Iridia Salazar![]() |
Middleweight (67 kg) |
Luo Wei![]() |
Elisavet Mystakidou![]() |
Hwang Kyung-Sun![]() |
Heavyweight (+67 kg) |
Chen Zhong![]() |
Myriam Baverel![]() |
Adriana Carmona![]() |
* Host nation (Greece)
Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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1 | ![]() | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
2 | ![]() | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
3 | ![]() | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
4 | ![]() | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
5 | ![]() | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
6 | ![]() | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
7 | ![]() | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
![]() | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
9 | ![]() | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
![]() | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
11 | ![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
Totals (13 entries) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 |
A total of 124 taekwondo jins from 60 nations competed at the Athens Games: