| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Great Britain | ||
| Men’s taekwondo | ||
| World Championships | ||
 | 2011 Gyeongju | 68 kg |
| European Championships | ||
 | 2008 Rome | 62 kg |
| 2012 Manchester | 68 kg |
| European Junior Championships | ||
| 2001 Pamplona | 48 kg |
Martin Stamper (born 21 August 1986) is a British former taekwondo athlete.
He was born in Liverpool, England.
Stamper was a bronze medallist at the 2011 World Taekwondo Championships. [1] [2] He also competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics and reached the semi-finals. He lost in the bronze Medal Match to Rohullah Nikpai of Afghanistan, ending up in 5th place. [3] [4]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2008 European Taekwondo Championships | Rome | 2nd | 62 kg |
| 2010 | French Open | Paris | 3rd | 68 kg |
| 2011 | US Open | Austin | 1st | 68 kg |
| 2011 | German Open | Hamburg | 1st | 68 kg |
| 2011 | World Championships | Gyeongju | 3rd | 68 kg |
| 2011 | British International Open | Manchester | 1st | 68 kg |
| 2012 | 2012 European Taekwondo Championships | Manchester | 3rd | 68 kg |
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