Height: 5-7
Weight: 105.7
Birthplace: Colorado Springs, Colo.
Coach: Master Christina Bayley
Dojang: Total Taekwondo & Fitness
High School: Hilliard Darby H.S. (Hilliard, Ohio.)
Year of Graduation: 2012
World Ranking as of 9/1/12: T-89th (-54kg)
Other Sports Played: cross country for 3 years in high school
Hobbies: running, drama, texting, hanging with friends and video games
Family: brother, Logan, and sister, Georgia, are involved in gymnastics, with Logan placing 6th at Nationals
Favorite Foods: Chipotle, Mongolian BBQ, Red Lobster, Outback, steak, fries, pizza, fettuccine alfredo and shrimp
Pre-Competition Meal: spaghetti, chicken and salad
Favorite Athlete: Michael Phelps
Favorite Movies: Hangover, Never Back Down, Final Destination Triology and Scary Movie
Favorite Music: hip-hop, rap, rock, hard rock and pop
Did You Know?: As both a 7th and 8th grader, Justin was cast as the lead roles in the school performances of "Charlie and The Chocolate Factory" (Charlie Bucket) and "The Wizard of Oz" (Tin Man).
MAJOR COMPETITION RESULTS:
2012 U.S. Open (Fin): BRONZE
-def. Juan Gutierrez (USA), 6-1, in round of 32
-def. Jorge Tepetzi (USA), 4-1, in rounf of 16
-def. Mamadou Diallo (SEN), 8-0, in quarterfinals
-lost to Gabe McDowell (USA), 8-7, in semifinals
2011 USAT Buffalo National Qualifier (Jr. Light): SILVER
2011 U.S. Open (Jr. Feather): SILVER
2010 USAT Junior National Team Member (Jr. Fly)
2010 USAT Junior Olympics (Jr. Fly): GOLD
2010 USAT York National Qualifier (Jr. Fly): GOLD
2010 U.S. Open (Jr. Fly): SILVER
2009 USAT Junior National Team Trials (Jr. Fin): 2nd
2009 USAT Junior Olympics (Jr. Fin): BRONZE
2009 USAT Ohio State Championship (Jr. Fin): GOLD
2009 AAU State Championships (Jr. Fin): SILVER
2008 USAT Junior Olympics (Jr. Fin Elite Division): BRONZE
2008 USAT Ohio State Championships (Jr. Fin): GOLD
2007 U.S. Open (11-13): SILVER
last updated 9/11/12