Madelynn Gorman-Shore

Born in 1999 in Denver, Colorado, Madelynn Gorman-Shore began her engagement with taekwondo in 2005. She commenced her competitive career in 2013. Gorman-Shore graduated from Columbine High School and has progressed through the ranks in the sport, representing the United States in numerous international competitions. Her training is based at The Rock Taekwondo, where she is coached by Darin Carr. Throughout her career, she has consistently competed in heavyweight and middleweight categories, demonstrating sustained performance at a high level.

Her career highlights include multiple appearances at the Pan American Games and World Junior Championships. In 2014 and 2016, she participated in the World Junior Championships in the Heavyweight +68kg category. She earned a bronze medal at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, and a gold medal at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, in 2023, both in the Heavyweight +67kg division. Gorman-Shore has also participated in the World Taekwondo Championships in the Middleweight 67-73kg category, with her most recent appearance in 2023, where she placed 9th. Her highest finish at this event was 5th in 2019.

A significant milestone in her career was earning a silver medal at the 2018 World Taekwondo Grand Slam in Wuxi, China, in the +67kg category. As of December 2018, she was ranked 5th globally in the women’s -73kg division by World Taekwondo. Beyond her athletic pursuits, Gorman-Shore enjoys activities such as skiing, snowboarding, drawing, and playing volleyball. Her dedication to the sport is encapsulated by her favorite quote: “I bust mine to kick yours.”