Daniel
Alexander

Athlete Bio#

Height

5'10"

Age

Hometown

Levittown, NY

Quick Facts

Started Taekwondo in 2011
Favorite Taekwondo Athletes: Ahmad Abughaush, Lee Dae Hoon
Favorite Non-Taekwondo Athlete: Dwyane Wade
Who is your biggest inspiration?: Mom & Dad
Favorite Foods & Drinks: New York Pizza, Halal, Soondaegook, Gamjatang, Gobchang, Samgyupsal, Gnocchi, Tortellini, Baconeggandcheeseonarollsaltnpeppa
Favorite Book(s): "Relentless" by Tim Grover
Favorite TV Show(s): House, M.D
Favorite Movie(s): "Gran Torino", "Paid In Full", "About Time"
Favorite Band(s)/Singer(s) H.E.R., August Alsina, Dave East, Takeoff
Favorite/Inspirational Quotes: “I’ve never really viewed myself as particularly talented. Where I excel is ridiculous, sickening work ethic. You know, while the other guy is sleeping, I’m working. While the other guy is eating, I’m working.” - Will Smith
What is your proudest moment in Taekwondo to date?: Getting accepted into the Kyung Hee University Team

Career Highlights

2018 USA Taekwondo All-American Athlete
2018 Kyung Hee University Taekwondo Team Acceptance
2018 - New Jersey Open - Senior Sparring - Black Belt - -68kg - GOLD
2018 - President's Cup (Pan Am Region) G2 - Senior Sparring - Black Belt - -63kg - ROUND OF 16
2018 - Korean University Cup (2 of 2) - College Div. - Black Belt - -68kg - ROUND OF 16
2018 - Kim Un Yong Cup G1 - Senior Sparring - Black Belt - -68kg - QUARTERFINALS
2018 - Pan Am Open G1 - Senior Sparring - Black Belt - -68kg - QUARTERFINALS
2018 - National Championships - Senior Sparring - Black Belt - -68kg - BRONZE
2018 - Georgia State Championships - Senior Sparring - Black Belt - -68kg - GOLD
2018 - Pennsylvania State Championships - Senior Sparring - Black Belt - -68kg - GOLD
2018 - Korean University Cup (1 of 2) - College Div. - Black Belt - -68kg - ROUND OF 32
2017 - Seoul Championships - High School Div. - Black Belt - -63kg - SILVER
2017 - Kyung Hee University Championships - High School Div. - Black Belt - -63kg - QUARTERFINALS
2017 - Yong In University Championships - High School Div. - Black Belt - -64kg - QUARTERFINALS
2016 - Seoul Championships (3 of 3) - High School Div. - Black Belt - -63kg - BRONZE
2016 - Taekwondo-won Championships - High School Div. - -63kg - QUARTERFINALS
2016 - Junior Team Trials - Junior Sparring - Black Belt - -63kg - QUARTERFINALS
2016 - National Championships - Senior Sparring - Black Belt - -63kg - QUARTERFINALS
2016 - National Championships - Junior Sparring - Black Belt - -63kg - QUARTERFINALS
2016 - Korean 5.18 Championships - High School Div. - Black Belt - -63kg - ROUND OF 16
2016 - Seoul Championships (2 of 3) - High School Div. - Black Belt - -63kg - BRONZE
2016 - Yong In University Championships - High School Div. - Black Belt - -64kg - QUARTERFINALS
2016 - Seoul Championships (1 of 3) - High School Div. - Black Belt - -63kg - BRONZE
2016 - Korean Amateur Championships - High School Div. - Black Belt - -64kg - QUARTERFINALS
2015 Seoul IT High School Taekwondo Team Acceptance
2015 - Korean President's Championships - High School Div. - Black Belt - -58kg - ROUND OF 16
2015 - Korean Amateur Championships - High School Div. - Black Belt - -60kg - QUARTERFINALS
2014 - Pan Am Open G1 - Junior Sparring - Black Belt - -59kg - BRONZE

Did You Know?: I was born in Seoul, grew up in New York, and came back to Korea to train in Taekwondo in high school and now college. I love Taekwondo and train 3 times a day at Kyung Hee University.