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 40)
Mesagne, Italy
Medal record
Representing  Italy
Men’s taekwondo
Olympic Games
2012 London+80 kg
World Championships
2001 JejuFeatherweight
2009 CopenhagenMiddleweight
2011 GyeongjuMiddleweight
European Championships
2010 St. PetersburgMiddleweight
2004 LillehammerLightweight
2005 RigaLightweight
2012 ManchesterMiddleweight
Universiade
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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