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| Nationality | British | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 8 April 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Taekwondo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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