Which Martial Art Did Jade Jones Win?

Jade Jones is a Welsh taekwondo athlete who has achieved significant success in the martial art of taekwondo. Taekwondo is a Korean martial art known for its emphasis on high, fast kicks and dynamic movements. Jade Jones specifically competes in the women’s 57 kg category in taekwondo competitions.

She gained widespread recognition for winning gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics in the women’s 57 kg taekwondo category. Jones’s achievements also extend to other prestigious competitions, including European Championships, World Championships, and European Games, solidifying her status as one of the most successful taekwondo athletes in her weight category.

The taekwondo sensation continued her reign by securing gold at the 2019 World Championships, solidifying her status as a world-class athlete. Jones added to her accolades with European triumphs in 2016, 2018, and 2021, becoming the only two-time gold medallist in the history of the European Games at her weight.

Adding to her storied career, Jade Jones achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the champion at both the 2015 and 2023 European Games in the women’s 57 kg category. This makes her the only two-time gold medallist at her weight in the history of these prestigious Games, a testament to her enduring dominance.