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My Take
Jade Jones is a competitor I find genuinely thrilling. Back-to-back Olympic taekwondo gold in 2012 and 2016, a world title, three European crowns, and an MBE and OBE to match, yet what impresses me most is her refusal to coast. Pivoting from the mats to the boxing ring is the move of someone who hunts new mountains rather than guarding old trophies. That restless drive, paired with the explosive speed she showed at 57 kg, marks a true fighter's temperament. From a small Welsh town to global dominance, hers is the kind of relentless arc I love to follow.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jade Jones
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイド・ジョーンズ
- Reading
- じぇいど・じょーんず
- Born
- March 21, 1993 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rooster
- Origin
- Bodelwyddan, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 169 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- taekwondo athlete
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jade Jones born?
Born March 21, 1993 (age 33).
Where is Jade Jones from?
Jade Jones is from Bodelwyddan, United Kingdom.
What does Jade Jones do?
Jade Jones works as taekwondo athlete.
How tall is Jade Jones?
Jade Jones is 169 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.