Madelynn Gorman-Shore

Madelynn Gorman-Shore earned a silver medal at the 2018 World Taekwondo Grand Slam in Wuxi, China, competing in the +67kg category. This achievement marked a pivotal moment in a competitive career that began in 2013. Gorman-Shore quickly established herself as a formidable presence, representing the United States in numerous international competitions. Her early career included appearances at the World Junior Championships in New Taipei (Heavyweight +68kg) in 2014 and in Burnaby (Heavyweight +68kg) in 2016.

She secured her first Pan American Taekwondo Championships bronze medal in Queretaro (73 kg) in 2016, followed by another bronze in Spokane (73 kg) in 2018. By December 2018, her consistent performance had elevated her to a 5th global ranking in the women’s -73kg division by World Taekwondo. She trains at The Rock Taekwondo under the guidance of coach Darin Carr. Building on her momentum, Gorman-Shore continued to make significant strides on the world stage in 2019.

This gold medal represents a career-defining achievement, showcasing her evolution and dominance within elite taekwondo. In the same year, she also made her most recent appearance at the World Taekwondo Championships, placing 9th in the Middleweight 67-73kg category, further underscoring her sustained presence at the highest level of international competition. Gorman-Shore remains a prominent figure in American taekwondo, consistently demonstrating her ability to perform under pressure at major international events. Her track record of medaling at prestigious competitions like the Pan American Games and her top-tier global rankings reflect her unwavering commitment and expertise.

Continuously training and competing, she exemplifies the elite athletic standards required to represent the United States on the global martial arts stage, poised for continued success in upcoming tournaments.