Caden Cunningham in taekwondo

Caden Cunningham, representing Great Britain, secured a silver medal in the men's +80kg taekwondo final at the Paris Olympics, narrowly losing to Iran's Arian Salimi in a closely contested bout. Cunningham initially led the match, winning the first round 6-3, but Salimi's decisive head kick in the final moments of the third round clinched victory for Iran. This silver medal marks a continuation of Britain's strong Olympic history in taekwondo, having won a medal at every Games since 2004. Despite Cunningham's commendable performance, including victories over former world champions, it was Great Britain's only medal in taekwondo at these Games, as teammate Rebecca McGowan also fell short in her bronze medal match. Cunningham's journey to the final was particularly impressive, considering his recovery from a significant knee injury prior to the competition. His teammate McGowan expressed disappointment over her loss, emphasizing the sport's competitive nature and the emotional toll of close matches.