In Kyo-don

South Korean taekwondo practitioner In Kyo-don, known as ‘The Bear’, has solidified his reputation as a formidable competitor by achieving multiple international medals, including an Olympic bronze. Demonstrating remarkable resilience, Kyo-don overcame a diagnosis of stage 2 lymphoma in 2014, making a complete recovery by 2019, and returning to the highest levels of the sport. His consistent performance began with a Silver Medal in the 87 kg category at the 2015 Gwangju Summer Universiade, followed by a Gold Medal at the 2016 Manila Asian Taekwondo Championships in the same weight class. Kyo-don’s career accelerated significantly in 2017, a landmark year where he secured a Bronze Medal in the 87 kg division at the Muju World Taekwondo Championships.

These achievements underscored his sustained excellence and readiness for the sport’s biggest stage. In Kyo-don reached a pinnacle of his career by securing a Bronze Medal in the Men’s +80kg category at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This crowning achievement reaffirmed his status as one of the most accomplished heavyweights in taekwondo, with his continued competition at elite levels solidifying his legacy as ‘The Bear’—a testament to his power, skill, and enduring spirit in the sport.