Taekwondo · International
Lauren Burns wins Australia’s first Olympic taekwondo gold
Burns secured the women’s 49kg title at Sydney 2000.
2000-09-27 · Sydney, Australia
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The story
Lauren Burns became Australia’s first Olympic taekwondo champion on 27 September 2000. Her victory came in the women’s 49kg event at the Sydney Games.
How it unfolded
The Australian Olympic Committee preserves the achievement in its account of Burns’s Olympic career. The title added a combat-sport success to the host nation’s broader Games results.
The wider picture
Weight category is central to understanding the medal: Burns’s achievement belongs to the 49kg competition, rather than an overall title across all taekwondo athletes. The official account offers a direct reference for readers exploring Australian athletes and Olympic combat sports in 2000.
Sources
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