Anthony Obame

Taekwondo, Olympic athlete

1988 –

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Who is Anthony Obame?

Anthony Obame Mylann is a taekwondo practitioner who represented Gabon at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Obame is currently coached by former two-time world champion Juan Antonio Ramos.

He won the silver medal in the men's 80+ kg category at the 2012 Olympic Games, becoming the first Gabonese athlete to win a medal at the Olympics.

Obame defeated Kaino Thomsen and Bahri Tanrikulu en route to the gold medal match, which he lost to Carlo Molfetta of Italy. Obame led in the match, but lost on a judges' decision after the match ended in a tie. Obame said he was disappointed because of what he called a "youthful error."

Obame was greeted by thousands of supporters upon his return to Libreville. Obame said he felt "immense pride and joy" in having won the nation's first Olympic medal.

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Born
Sep 10, 1988
Libreville
Also known as
  • Anthony Obame Mylann
Nationality
  • Gabon
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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