Caden Cunningham

2024 - 8 - 10

From Taekwondo to Fashion: Caden Cunningham's Path to Olympic Stardom!

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Caden Cunningham steals the spotlight with his Olympic silver in taekwondo, making waves both on and off the mat!

Meet Caden Cunningham, a 21-year-old taekwondo star and part-time model from Huddersfield. With a fierce determination and an impressive arsenal of skills, Cunningham has quickly risen to become a serious medal contender. His journey to the Olympic stage in Paris is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. At just age 10, he dreamt of this moment, refining his technique and strategy for the day he could show the world what he’s made of...

The excitement was palpable as Caden stepped onto the mat, taking on elite opponents in his quest for gold. In a stunning display of strength and agility, he toppled reigning world champion Cheick Sallah Cisse, ultimately securing his spot in the Olympic final through an intense match which left spectators at the edge of their seats. The silver lining? Caden’s character shined bright throughout, even as he faced off against Iran's Arian Salimi in a hotly contested final that went the full three rounds!

Despite the heartbreak of narrowly missing out on the gold medal, Caden showcased incredible sportsmanship and said he was "gutted but proud" of his achievements. He returned home with a silver medal, but his eyes are already set on future goals. After the Games, he has an exciting decision to make: will he continue to conquer the world of taekwondo or explore the world of mixed martial arts? Whatever his choice, one thing is for sure; the world has their eyes on him!

And that’s not all! Did you know that since the Beijing Olympics in 2008, Team GB has consistently medalled in taekwondo? Caden’s journey continues this legacy, proving that endurance and hard work pay off! Plus, on top of being a fierce competitor, he’s also a part-time model, showing that he can not only kick butt but strut his stuff on the catwalk too! Caden Cunningham is definitely one to watch, both in the ring and beyond!

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Meet Caden Cunningham, taekwondo star and part-time model ... (The Independent)

Interview: The 21-year-old is a serious medal contender after racing to the top of the sport, and his first Olympics in Paris is the fulfilment of a plan he ...

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Caden Cunningham topples world champion to reach Olympic final (South Wales Guardian)

The 21-year-old from Huddersfield finished tied with Cheick Sallah Cisse but progressed via a higher number of unscored punches.

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Caden Cunningham wins silver in taekwondo final (alloaadvertiser.com)

Great Britain's Caden Cunningham had to settle for Olympic silver after being beaten by Iran's Arian Salimi in the final of the men's +80kg category in ...

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Olympics 2024: Caden Cunningham wins taekwondo silver for ... (Yahoo News UK)

The pair remained neck-and-neck for much of a cagey contest but Salimi pulled away in the final 20 seconds to ensure victory for Iran. ADVERTISEMENT.

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Caden Cunningham: Team GB star battles into taekwondo semi ... (Eurosport.com AU)

Caden Cunningham and Rebecca McGowan booked their places in the taekwondo quarter-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after sweeping their opening bouts ...

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Team GB's Caden Cunningham settles for SILVER in men's ... (Daily Mail)

The 21-year-old lost to Iran's Arian Salimi in a hotly-contested bout, which went the full three rounds, to as Team GB still waits for their first ever gold ...

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Olympics 2024: Caden Cunningham earns taekwondo silver medal ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Team GB's Caden Cunningham earned silver in the men's taekwondo on Saturday after he was beaten by Iran's Arian Salimi.

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Caden Cunningham wins taekwondo medal he dreamt aged 10 ... (The Independent)

The 21-year-old from Huddersfield relished the stage as he fell just short of gold in Paris and now has a decision to make over whether to switch to UFC or ...

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Caden Cunningham wins silver in taekwondo final (Border Counties Advertizer)

Great Britain's Caden Cunningham had to settle for Olympic silver after being beaten by Iran's Arian Salimi in the final of the men's +80kg category in ...

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Caden Cunningham vows to become 'king' of taekwondo after ... (Keighley News)

Cunningham beat three world champions en route to the gold-medal match which he lost narrowly to Iran's Arian Salimi.

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Caden Cunningham set to become 'King of Taekwondo' after ... (Team GB)

Team GB have podiumed in the sport at every Olympic Games since Beijing 2008 when Sarah Stevenson won heavyweight bronze and Cunningham carried on that record ...

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Caden Cunningham misses out on taekwondo gold at Paris 2024 (Ealing Times)

Caden Cunningham's braggadocio has barely been dented by missing out on Olympic gold. The 21-year-old took to the Games stage like a duck to water and had ...

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'Gutted but proud' Caden Cunningham kicks his way to taekwondo ... (The Guardian)

Britain's Caden Cunningham made a name for himself with Olympic taekwondo silver but Rebecca McGowan lost her bronze medal bout.

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Caden Cunningham misses out on taekwondo gold at Paris 2024 (Penarth Times)

Caden Cunningham's braggadocio has barely been dented by missing out on Olympic gold. The 21-year-old took to the Games stage like a duck to water and had ...

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Caden Cunningham vows to become 'king' of taekwondo after ... (Echo)

Cunningham beat three world champions en route to the gold-medal match which he lost narrowly to Iran's Arian Salimi.

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Team GB's Caden Cunningham claims superb silver medal in ... (Eurosport.com AU)

Watch as Team GB's Caden Cunningham claims a superb silver medal in the men's +80kg taekwondo final at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. discovery+ is the ...

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Caden Cunningham misses out on taekwondo gold at Paris 2024 (Leigh Journal)

Caden Cunningham's braggadocio has barely been dented by missing out on Olympic gold. The 21-year-old took to the Games stage like a duck to water and had ...

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Caden Cunningham vows to become 'king' of taekwondo after ... (Gazette & Herald)

Cunningham beat three world champions en route to the gold-medal match which he lost narrowly to Iran's Arian Salimi.

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Caden Cunningham claims silver medal for Team GB after suffering ... (Eurosport.com)

Team GB's Caden Cunningham had to settle for the silver medal after losing the gold medal match in the men's +80kg taekwondo to Iranian Arian Salimi.

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Caden Cunningham vows to become 'king' of taekwondo after ... (Border Counties Advertizer)

Cunningham beat three world champions en route to the gold-medal match which he lost narrowly to Iran's Arian Salimi.

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Caden Cunningham misses out on taekwondo gold at Paris 2024 (Malvern Gazette)

Caden Cunningham's braggadocio has barely been dented by missing out on Olympic gold. The 21-year-old took to the Games stage like a duck to water and had ...

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Team GB's Caden Cunningham reacts to silver medal at Paris 2024 ... (Eurosport.com AU)

Team GB's Caden Cunningham reacts to his silver medal at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 in an interview with Eurosport. discovery+ is the streaming home of ...

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Caden Cunningham misses out on taekwondo gold at Paris 2024 (Bridgwater Mercury)

Caden Cunningham's braggadocio has barely been dented by missing out on Olympic gold. The 21-year-old took to the Games stage like a duck to water and had ...

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Caden Cunningham: Team GB star tempted by MMA but believes he ... (Eurosport.com)

Caden Cunningham is aiming to "dominate taekwondo for the next four years and get the gold in LA", before he contemplates a switch to mixed martial arts.

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Caden Cunningham already looking to future after Olympic silver (alloaadvertiser.com)

He picked apart the heavyweight final piece by piece, but came unstuck in the final against Iranian head-kicking maestro Arian Salimi, settling for silver and ...

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Caden Cunningham misses out on taekwondo gold at Paris 2024 (Keighley News)

Caden Cunningham's braggadocio has barely been dented by missing out on Olympic gold. The 21-year-old took to the Games stage like a duck to water and had ...

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