Jack Woolley

Jack Woolley made history at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as Ireland’s first Olympian in Taekwondo, finishing 11th overall in the men’s 58 kg category. His formidable career began with early success, securing a bronze medal at the Spanish Open and a gold medal at the Polish Open in 2012 in the cadets category. He continued his progression with a gold medal at the 2013 Trelleborg Open in the youth category, followed by silver medals at the US Open and Spanish Open in 2015, culminating in a silver medal at the European Junior Championships in Daugavspils. Transitioning to senior competitions, Woolley achieved a silver medal at the Olympic Games qualification Europe event in Istanbul in 2016, alongside gold medals at the Canada Open and Luxembourg Open.

Representing Ireland at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, he finished tied for 7th place in the men’s 58 kg category, solidifying his legacy as a pioneering and consistent force in international Taekwondo.