Lauren Lee

Lauren Anna Lee, born on 12 February 2004 in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is an American-born female taekwondo practitioner. She is the granddaughter of Grandmaster Byung Yul Lee, who played a significant role in introducing taekwondo to the United States in 1969. Lee represented Haiti and competed in the 2020 Olympics after replacing Aliyah Shipman, who was unable to participate due to a decision made by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. In her first match, she faced the eventual champion, Matea Jelić, and lost in the Round of 16. Lee then entered the repechage but was eliminated in her first match by Milena Titoneli.