Samantha Kassman

Samantha Kassman
Personal information
Born (1984-01-23) January 23, 1984 (age 40)
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
Sport
Country Papua New Guinea
SportTaekwondo
EventWomen +67kg
Medal record
Women's Taekwondo
Representing  Papua New Guinea
Pacific Games
Silver medal – second place 2015 Port Moresby -73 kg

Samantha Kassman (born 23 January 1984) is a taekwondo athlete from Papua New Guinea.

In 2015, she earned a silver medal at 73 kg at the 2015 Pacific Games.[1]

Kassman qualified for the 2016 Olympics.[2] This slot was earned uncontested as the four anticipated competitors in her division did not arrive to compete.[3] She entered the Olympics ranked 99th in her weight class - the second lowest overall competing the in Olympics and only above Tripartite Commission entrant Nisha Rawal.[4] At the Olympics, she was defeated by Bianca Walkden in the first round.[5] She was the flag bearer for Papua New Guinea during the closing ceremony.[6]

She is aunt of fellow 2016 Olympic taekwondo qualifier Maxemillion Kassman.[3]

She also serves as secretary for the national federation.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Australian sisters win gold medals in taekwondo - The Pacific Games 2015 – Port Moresby". Portmoresby2015.com. Archived from the original on 2016-04-22. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  2. ^ Lamech Jinimbo (2016-02-27). "It's official Samantha Kassman qualifies for Rio Olympics". Loop PNG. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  3. ^ a b Molen, Andrew. "Kassman describes win as "Hand of God."". Papua Niugini Warrior. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  4. ^ Henson, Joaquin M. (2016-01-25). "Alora says time to strike is now | Sports, News, The Philippine Star". philstar.com. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  5. ^ "Rio 2016". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-08-26. Retrieved 2016-08-23.
  6. ^ "The Flagbearers for the Rio 2016 Closing Ceremony". 2016-08-21. Retrieved 2016-08-23.
  7. ^ Pacific Islands News Association. "PACNEWS - News reader". Pina.com.fj. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
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