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Abdullah, Nia
- 2004 Olympic silver medalist
- 2003 Pan American Games, bronze
- 2004 Pan American Olympic Qualifier, silver
- Abdallah’s Olympic dream began at the age of five, watching the Olympic gymnastic competition on television
- She began taekwondo at the age of nine
- She is a third degree black belt
- A graduate of George Washington Carver High School for Applied Technology, Engineering and the Arts
- Has won 14 Texas State Championships, four Junior Olympic gold medals
Speaking at the Taekwondo U.S. Olympic Trials, Nia said, “The last year has been a great year. Ever since the Pan American Games Team Trials I have been getting better and better and winning more tournaments. At this time last year nobody would have expected me to be right here on the Olympic Team. Wow, that’s great to say, I’m on the Olympic Team!” It feels great! This has been a dream for as long as I can remember.”
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Height: 5’9”
Born: 24-Jan-84
Hometown: Houston, Tex.
Resides: Colorado Springs, Colo.
Sport: Taekwondo
Class: Lightweight, under 125.4lbs/57 kg
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