Edi Hrnic

Edi Hrnic was born on December 26, 2003, in Denmark, of Bosnian descent. He was raised in Brøndbyvester, Denmark, and began his taekwondo career in his youth. Hrnic quickly demonstrated aptitude in the sport, participating in various international tournaments from a young age.

His early career included notable performances such as winning a gold medal at the Dutch Open in 2016 in the -41kg cadet category and a silver medal at the WT Presidents Cup – Europe in the same year. He continued to compete in cadet and youth categories, securing multiple medals, including gold at the German Open in 2018 and 2019, and the Dutch Open in 2019 and 2020. These early successes established his presence in the junior taekwondo circuit.

As he transitioned into senior competitions, Hrnic achieved significant milestones. In May 2022, he secured a silver medal at the European Taekwondo Championships in Manchester in the 80kg event. The following year, in June 2023, he earned a gold medal at the European Games in Kraków-Małopolska in the men’s 80kg event. His career reached an Olympic level when he qualified to represent Denmark at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, earning Denmark’s first Olympic quota in taekwondo in 20 years. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the men’s 80kg category, marking a historic achievement for Danish Taekwondo.