Gregory English

Nickname: "Grego"
Height: 5-6
Weight: 112 lbs
Birthplace: Lancaster, Pa.
Coach: Master Luciano Medina
Dojang: ChampYon TKD Institute (Chicago, Ill.)
High School: Morgan Park H.S. (Chicago, Ill.)
Year of Graduation: 2013

November 2009 ABC-7 Chicago interview

Awards
- finalist for 2011 Chris Canning Award of Excellence
- Male Athlete with Best Fighting Spirit (2009 Junior Olympics)

Hobbies: hanging out and EATING!

Family: mother, Jinnie English, won gold in the Elite Open division of the 2008 Nationals...brother, Joshua English, won gold in the World Class division of the 2008 Junior Olympics...stepfather, Cleiby Cristerna, received his 3rd degree black belt in 2006

Favorite Foods: Korean and Chinese

Pre-Competition Meal: apple juice with bread

Favorite Athlete: Christian Medina

Favorite Movie: "Star Wars"

Favorite Music: hip hop/rap

Favorite Place Visited for Competition: Singapore

Did You Know?: Gregory attends the International Baccalaureate Program...he is president of Kicking 4 Kids.

MAJOR COMPETITION RESULTS:
2011 Jr. Pan Am Championships (Jr. Bantam): GOLD
           -def. Joshmar Wever (ARU), 12-0, in Round of 16
           -def. Joan Nunez (PUR), 5-0, in quarterfinals
           -def. Wilmer Adames (DOM), 1-0 (OT), in semifinals
           -def. Daniel Alvarenga (CAN), 13-11, in finals
2011 USAT Junior National Team Member (Jr. Bantam)
2011 USAT Junior National Team Trials (Jr. Bantam): 1st
2011 USAT Junior Olympics (Jr. Bantam): GOLD

2010 Youth Olympic Games (under 48kg): BRONZE
          -def Semih Gokmen (GER) 4-1 in quarterfinals
          -lost to Mohammad Soleimani (IRI) 3-1 in semifinals
2010 Spanish Open: GOLD
2010 Youth Olympic Games Qualification (under 48kg): 3rd
2010 Youth Olympic Games Qualification Team Member (under 48kg)

2009 Pan Am Junior Championships (Jr. Fin): GOLD
2009 Youth Olympic Games Team Trials (under 48kg): 1st
2009 USAT Junior National Team Member (Jr. Fin)
2009 USAT Junior National Team Trials (Jr. Fin): 1st
2009 USAT Junior Olympics (Jr. Fin): GOLD
2009 Dutch Open: quarterfinals