Daniel

Espinosa

Quick Facts

• Favorite Taekwondo Athlete: Steven Lopez
• Favorite Non-Taekwondo Athlete: Mike Tyson
• Biggest Inspiration: His family
• Favorite Food/Drink: Pizza, steak, Cuban pinita and Cuban coffee
• Favorite Book: The Bible
• Favorite Movie: "Rocky"
• Favorite Singer: Michael Jackson
• Favorite Quote: "The will is most important than the limit." -self-quote
• Proudest Taekwondo Moments: Competing for the first time at the U.S. Open in 2002, and winning the Pan American championship
• Favorite Taekwondo Athlete: Steven Lopez
• Favorite Non-Taekwondo Athlete: Mike Tyson
• Favorite Food/Drink: Pizza, steak, Cuban pinita and Cuban coffee
• Favorite Book: The Bible
• Favorite Movie: "Rocky"
• Favorite Singer: Michael Jackson
• Favorite Quote: "The will is most important than the limit."

Career Highlights

• 2017 U.S. Open: Gold
• 2016 U.S. National Championships: Gold
• 2016 Pan American Championships (Mexico): Gold
• 2016 Canada Open: Gold
• 2007 State Qualifier (Fly): Bronze
• 2003 Puerto Rico Centro American Open (Fly): Silver
• 2003 State Championship: Gold
• 2001 Florida State Championship (Bantam): Silver
• 1999 Florida State Championship (Bantam): Silver
• 1994 Cuba State: Silver
• 1993 Cuba State: Bronze
• 1990 Cuba State: Bronze
• 1989 Cuba State: Gold
• 1988 Cuba State: Bronze
• 1987 Cuba State: Silver
• Competition Record: 2017  U.S. Open: Gold
• 2016: U.S. National Championships: Gold
• 2016: Pan American Championships (Mexico): Gold
• 2016: Canada Open: Gold
• 2014: Para-Taekwondo World Championships: Bronze
• 2007: State Qualifier (Fly): Bronze
• 2003: Puerto Rico Centro American Open (Fly): Silver
• 2003: State Championship: Gold
• 2001: Florida State Championship (Bantam): Silver

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2019 – bronze (K42 -75kg M - Men)
• Years of participation: K42 -75kg M - Men 2014, 2017, 2019
• Medals: 3 (1 silver, 2 bronze)
• Silver – 2017 (K42 -75kg M - Men)
• Bronze – 2019 (K42 -75kg M - Men); 2014 (K42 -75kg M - Men)

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Awards:
-2016-17 USA National Team member
-2014 USA National Team member
-2010 Para-Taekwondo USA National Coach
-2007-09 Best Athlete Mexico Open
-2002 U.S. Open Spirit Award

Did You Know?: Daniel loves movies and travel.