Mackenzie Macdonald, 16, heads to the Youth Olympics for Australia in taekwondo

Mackenzie Macdonald is heading to the Youth Olympic Games at the end of the month to represent Australia in taekwondo. The 16-year-old is a ten-time national champion and a 15-time international medallist. Macdonald is also a three-time Team Australia representative at World Championship events. The North Central Review calls Macdonald one of the country's most accomplished young taekwondo athletes.
Australia's taekwondo entry at the Youth Olympic Games is a 16-year-old who already holds 15 international medals.
Source: Mackenzie Kicks Olympic Goals 13/10/2026 - The North Central Review (ncreview.com.au).
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