Taekwondo World Championships 2011: Britain's Jade Jones takes silver in Korea
Britain's Jade Jones has won silver at the Taekwondo World Championships in South Korea after reaching the under-57kgs final.
By Telegraph staff and agencies 9:24AM BST 04 May 2011
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The 18-year-old London 2012 Olympics hopeful defeated Marlene Harnois in the semis to secure silver before falling to China's reigning world champion Hou Yuzho on a sudden death score in the gold medal fight.
Liverpool's Martin Stamper also had reason to celebrate after picking up a bronze medal. He had progressed to the medal fights in the men's under-68kgs, but could not get past Servet Tazegu from Turkey, losing 15-2 against the eventual champion.
On Tuesday Sarah Stevenson had won gold to add to her bronze at the Beijing Olympics despite battling with fears over the health of her parents, both suffering with cancer.
"I cannot describe what it's going to mean to my mum and dad," said Stevenson. "My whole family will be so proud. Hopefully, I have given them something to smile about. It's just an amazing feeling."
Performance director Gary Hall added: "It was a very special performance. Sarah had been the most proactive fighter but you never know which way these verdicts will go.
"And China are one of the big players in the sport. But credit to the referee for giving the decision the right way. Sarah was in bits after the final and understandably so. However, her family can be so proud of her."
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