Taekwondo · International
Steven Lopez wins Olympic men's under 68kg taekwondo gold at Sydney 2000
Steven Lopez won the men's under 68kg title in taekwondo at the Sydney Olympics on 28 September 2000.
2000-09-28 · State Sports Centre, Australia
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The story
Steven Lopez won the men's under 68kg title in taekwondo at the Sydney Olympics on 28 September 2000. The gold medal represented USA, with the competition recorded at State Sports Centre.
How it unfolded
Sin Joon-Sik (South Korea) took silver; Hadi Saeibonehkohal (Islamic Republic of Iran) took bronze. The complete medal order identifies the competition’s outcome, including the countries represented by the other medallists.
The wider picture
Sydney marked taekwondo’s first appearance as a full Olympic medal sport. Competition was divided by sex and weight category, with the medals here belonging to one specific draw.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Steven Lopez | USA |
| Silver | Sin Joon-Sik | South Korea |
| Bronze | Hadi Saeibonehkohal | Islamic Republic of Iran |
Sources
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Open the governing body or organiser’s publication for the underlying result, decision or tournament update.