Elite Taekwondo Athlete & Olympian; World Silver Medalist; Three-Time Pan American Champion; Paris 2024 U.S. Team Member
CJ Nickolas Biography
CJ Nickolas is an American taekwondo athlete from Brentwood, California, recognized for his achievements in international taekwondo competition. Nickolas became the first American man to win a World Taekwondo Championships medal since 2009, earning a silver medal in the 80kg division. He reached the final by defeating Olympic bronze medalist Seif Eissa of Egypt in the semifinals and competed against Italy's Simone Alessio, the top-ranked athlete in the division. Nickolas is also a three-time gold medalist at the Pan American Taekwondo Championships.
Nickolas began practicing taekwondo at age 3 with his family in the Bay Area. He gained early recognition after claiming silver at the World Junior Championships in the 68kg division. He continued his development at the USATKD Academy team in Colorado Springs, where he refined his skills. Nickolas is known for techniques such as the double-reverse back kick and double-reverse spin-hook kick, as well as his quickness, ability to strike from unconventional angles, and strong defensive tactics.
A world silver medalist, Nickolas became the first U.S. taekwondo athlete to qualify for the Paris Olympics, securing his spot through a No. 2 world ranking in the 80kg division. In the lead-up to the Games, Nickolas earned silver at the World Championships, three bronze medals in Grand Prix tournaments, and a championship at the Pan American Games. At the Paris Olympics, he advanced to the bronze medal match in the -80kg category and finished fourth.
Nickolas has continued to compete internationally, including a gold medal performance at the World Taekwondo Grand Prix Challenge in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he won the M-80kg division. He has also contributed to the growth of taekwondo in the United States by sharing his experiences and promoting the sport through social media. Nickolas’s career reflects the resurgence of American taekwondo on the world stage, from youth champion to Olympian.
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