Carlo Molfetta

Carlo Molfetta (born 15 February 1984 in Mesagne) is a taekwondo athlete from Italy, who won gold at the 2012 London Olympics in the men's +80 kg division, beating Gabon's Anthony Obame. Molfetta was determined to be the victor after the bout concluded in a 9-9 tie, with the judges ruling that Molfetta had won based upon superiority.[1]

Carlo Molfetta
Personal information
Born15 February 1984 (1984-02-15) (age 39)
Mesagne, Italy
Medal record
Representing  Italy
Men’s taekwondo
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place2012 London+80 kg
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2001 JejuFeatherweight
Silver medal – second place2009 CopenhagenMiddleweight
Bronze medal – third place2011 GyeongjuMiddleweight
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2010 St. PetersburgMiddleweight
Silver medal – second place2004 LillehammerLightweight
Bronze medal – third place2005 RigaLightweight
Bronze medal – third place2012 ManchesterMiddleweight
Universiade
Gold medal – first place 2003 Daegu Lightweight

Biography

He also won the Gold Medal in the 2010 European Taekwondo Championships.[2][3]

References
  1. "Italian superior in taekwondo final". The Washington Post. August 11, 2012.
  2. Profile at taekwondodata.com
  3. "London Olympics 2012 Carlo Molfetta". Archived from the original on 2013-01-27. Retrieved 2012-08-11.


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