Safwan Khalil
Taekwondo, Olympic athlete
1986 –
Who is Safwan Khalil?
Safwan Khalil is a taekwondo athlete from Australia. He competed at the London Olympics in the 58 kg division, losing in a bronze medal match against Alexey Denisenko. Born in Tripoli, Lebanon, he has lived in Australia since he was a child, attending Lurnea High School in south-western Sydney and training at his brother's gym, Global Martial Arts. His brother Ali Khalil, is also his coach, and the Australian Olympic coach for 2012.
Khalil is engaged to fellow Olympic taekwondo athlete Carmen Marton. The couple were married under Islamic law prior to the London Olympics in 2012.
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- Born
- May 15, 1986
Tripoli - Siblings
- Spouses
- Nationality
- Lebanon
- Australia
- Profession
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on July 23, 2013
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