USA Taekwondo announces signing of Legend Daehoon Lee to Join Team USA Ahead of LA 2028
Dae-hoon Lee, one of modern Taekwondo’s most successful athletes, has been appointed as USA Taekwondo’s U.S. National Team Coach and will join the Team USA staff in North Carolina to work with U.S. athletes as the program builds toward the LA 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
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Dae-hoon Lee, one of modern Taekwondo’s most successful athletes, has been appointed as USA Taekwondo’s U.S. National Team Coach and will join the Team USA staff in North Carolina to work with U.S. athletes as the program builds toward the LA 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
«We are thrilled to welcome Daehoon to Team USA,» said Steve McNally, CEO of USA Taekwondo. «Daehoon is one of the greatest competitors our sport has ever seen. He brings world-class technical expertise, Olympic experience, and a deep understanding of what it takes to compete at the highest level. With the 2028 Games on home soil in Los Angeles, having a coach of his caliber working with U.S. athletes and coaches is a game-changer for the program for the LA Olympic Games and beyond.»
Lee’s competitive achievements place him among the most successful athletes in modern taekwondo history. A two-time Olympic medalist, three-time World Champion, and 12-time Grand Prix winner, Lee dominated international competition throughout his distinguished career representing the Republic of Korea.
Since retiring from competition, Lee has transitioned into coaching, working with elite athletes in South Korea. His appointment marks a significant addition to USATKD’s coaching staff as the organization prepares for the LA 2028 Olympic cycle.
«I am deeply honored to join Team USA and work with American athletes toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics,» said Lee. «The LA Games represent a special opportunity for the United States, and I’m committed to helping Team USA athletes achieve their best performances on home soil. I look forward to being part of this journey.»
Steve McNally: «Hiring Dae-hoon Lee is like signing a superstar»
Lee will be based at USATKD’s training facility at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, and will arrive in the summer once visa formalities are completed to work alongside the national team coaching staff. His contract runs through 2032, encompassing both the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic cycles.
The appointment strengthens USATKD’s commitment to elite-level coaching and athlete development as the organization builds toward the first Olympic Games on U.S. soil to include taekwondo as a medal sport.
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