Meet CJ Nickolas: The First U.S. Taekwondo Athlete to Qualify for the 2024 Olympics in Paris 

At 22, CJ Nickolas is Taekwondo’s brightest star. Ranked 2nd in the world, he is truly a top contender to watch this summer in Paris. As an acrobatic, dynamic and energetic athlete, CJ attributes his success on the mat to his groundbreaking fighting style - a technique so different, he’s actually impacting the sport in exciting new ways. Another thing just as unique as his moves? His story, which kicks off with a loving single mother in search of a family activity. A year after CJ’s mom enrolled him and his sister in taekwondo class, she married the instructor, who became CJ’s lifelong coach and role model. While most kids after school were out playing with their friends, CJ was enjoying family time on the mat with his mom, sister and new dad. Eighteen years later, all that mat time paid off, and now, CJ, a driven and tough-as-nails athlete who's overcome numerous obstacles to turn turn his dream of competing on Team USA into a reality, is ready to show the world what focus, excellence, and perseverance really look like. 🥋🏅 #olympics #taekwondo #shorts #sports #paris2024
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