Stacey Hymer is a dual Olympian, Oceania Champion, and Australian National Champion who has proudly represented Australia in taekwondo for more than seven years.
With Greek and Albanian heritage, the Melbourne-based athlete has built an impressive international career, competing at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Stacey Hymer of Australia (right) in action during her bout in the Women’s Taekwondo 57kg round of 16 against Maria Clara Pacheco of Brazil at the Grand Palaisas as part of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France, Thursday, August 08, 2024. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / DAVE HUNT/AAPIMAGE
Her connection to taekwondo began early, sparked by curiosity and a love for movement. From the age of four, she showed the same determination that now defines her international career.
I started Taekwondo when I was four years old… And I just found my environment where I could just enjoy myself as well as learn new skills and techniques.Stacey Hymer
Hymer describes her first Olympic Games in Tokyo as a defining moment that tested her courage and composure on the world stage.
Competing in Tokyo, my first Olympics, was actually quite scary… but I was really happy that I was able to put on a really good performance.Stacey Hymer
Stacey Hymer. Credits: SBS Greek/Anastasia Rallis
Winning the Olympic medal, I think would just be the happiest day of my life.Stacey Hymer
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