Daniel Espinosa
Year Started Taekwondo: 2009

Favorite Taekwondo Athlete: Steven Lopez

Favorite Non-Taekwondo Athlete: Lance Armstrong

Biggest Inspiration: His family

Favorite Food/Drink: Shrimp fettuccine and orange juice

Favorite Book: "The Kon-Tiki Expedition"

Favorite TV Show: "Monkey Garage"

Favorite Movie: "The Prestige"

Favorite Singer: Brian Adams

Favorite Quotes: "It always seems impossible until it's done." -Nelson Mandela; "If you can dream it, you can do it." -Walt Disney

Proudest Taekwondo Moments: Winning his first medal (silver) at the 2nd World Para-Taekwondo Championships

Did You Know?: Felix likes to dance and work on classic cars

Competition Record

2017 Para-Taekwondo National Team MemberWTF Para-Taekwondo World Ranking (March) - K44 - under 75kg: 5th
2017 U.S. Open Para-Taekwondo Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -75kg: Gold

2016 National Para-Taekwondo Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -75kg: Gold
2016 Pan Am Para-Taekwondo Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -75kg: Silver
2016 Canada Open Para-Taekwondo Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -75kg: Bronze
2016 U.S. Open Para-Taekwondo Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -75kg: Gold

2015 U.S. Open Para-Taekwondo Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -75kg: Gold

2012 U.S. National Taekwondo Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -80kg: Bronze

2010 2nd World Para-Taekwondo Championship - Sparring - Black Belt - -80kg: Silver

last updated: 4/10/17

World Championship Experience

Most recent: 2023 – 17th (K44 -80kg M - Men)
Years of participation: K44 -80kg M - Men 2021, 2023; K44 -75kg M - Men 2017, 2019; A78 -80kg M - Men 2010
Medals: 1 (1 silver)

Silver – 2010 (A78 -80kg M - Men)

Career Highlights

ParaPan American Games, Lima, 2019 (K44 -75kg M - Men)

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