Samantha Kassman

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Samantha Kassman
Personal information
Born (1984-01-23) January 23, 1984 (age 40)
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
Sport
CountryFlag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
SportTaekwondo
EventWomen +67kg
Medal record
Women's Taekwondo
Representing Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea
Pacific Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2015 Port Moresby -73 kg

Samantha Kassman (born 23 January 1984) is a taekwondo athlete from Papua New Guinea.

In 2015, she earned a silver medal at 73 kg at the 2015 Pacific Games. [1]

Kassman qualified for the 2016 Olympics. [2] This slot was earned uncontested as the four anticipated competitors in her division did not arrive to compete. [3] She entered the Olympics ranked 99th in her weight class - the second lowest overall competing the in Olympics and only above Tripartite Commission entrant Nisha Rawal. [4] At the Olympics, she was defeated by Bianca Walkden in the first round. [5] She was the flag bearer for Papua New Guinea during the closing ceremony. [6]

She is aunt of fellow 2016 Olympic taekwondo qualifier Maxemillion Kassman. [3]

She also serves as secretary for the national federation. [7]

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References

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