Taekwondo Standout Faith Dillon Riding High Heading Into First Olympic Experience
The 21-year-old Dillon, who was raised in Las Vegas, earned her first Olympic berth in April.
Athlete Bio#
Height
5'9"
Age
22
Hometown
Las Vegas, NV
Education
DeVry University
Quick Facts
- Parents are Brendan and Doison Dillon
- Started and fell in love with taekwondo in 2007
- Enjoys being around family and friends on her off time
- Favorite Athlete is Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
- Favorite quote: "There are no steps backwards, just steps in different directions." - Brendan Dillon
- Her favorite film is Disney's "Hercules" and her favorite TV show is "Game of Thrones"
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2023 – 17th (Lightweight 57-62kg - Women)
- Years of participation: Lightweight 57-62kg - Women 2022, 2023
- Top finish: 17th – 2022 (Lightweight 57-62kg - Women), 2023 (Lightweight 57-62kg - Women)
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian
- Olympic Games Paris 2024, 11th (Featherweight 49-57kg - Women)
Athlete News#
Faith Dillon Photos#
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