Jackie Galloway

Jackie Galloway is an Olympian and decorated taekwondo competitor known for her strategic approach and dedication to the sport. After earning a bronze medal at the Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro in 2016 in the Heavyweight +67kg category, American-Mexican taekwondo practitioner Jackie Galloway solidified her status as a formidable international competitor. Her journey in taekwondo began early, even serving as an alternate for the Mexican team in 2012. Galloway quickly established her reputation for powerful kicks and a strategic mindset, balancing her rigorous athletic commitments with academic pursuits, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University where she also participated in the rowing team.

Her consistent presence and high performance persisted into 2018, where she secured a bronze medal at the World Taekwondo President’s Cup in the +73kg division and a silver medal at the Costa Rica Open, also in the +73kg category. Throughout her decorated career, her father and coach, Gary Galloway, played a significant role in her training and development, shaping her focused and determined approach to the sport. Known for her steely composure, often described as having ‘ice in her veins and gold on the brain,’ Galloway’s extensive collection of medals across various international events, including multiple golds at Pan American Championships and Grand Prix events, cemented her legacy as an elite taekwondo athlete. Her career is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a demonstrated capacity for success at the highest levels of global competition, making her a compelling figure both on and off the mat.