About Gabriel Mercedes
Born 1979. Gabriel Mercedes is a Dominican taekwondo athlete.
Yulis Gabriel Mercedes Reyes (born 12 November 1979, in Monte Plata, Monte Plata Province) is a Dominican taekwondo practitioner and Olympic medalist.
He won a silver medal in the – 58 kg class at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, after tying with Guillermo Pérez of Mexico, but losing by a judge's decision.
He carried the flag for his delegation at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He was favored to win his county's third medal at these games. He competed in the Men's 58 kg (flyweight). He lasted one round and a half. A bad move shattered the meniscus and the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. He kept fighting with evident pain, before he limped away in tears.
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Who is Gabriel Mercedes?
taekwondo practitioner from Dominican Republic
When was Gabriel Mercedes born?
Gabriel Mercedes was born on 12 November 1979 in Monte Plata.
What is Gabriel Mercedes's occupation?
Gabriel Mercedes is a taekwondo athlete.
What nationality is Gabriel Mercedes?
Gabriel Mercedes is Dominican.
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