Rebecca McGowan, born on May 27, 2000, in Dumbarton, United Kingdom, is a prominent Scottish taekwondo athlete. Competing primarily in the +67 kg and +73 kg weight classes, McGowan has earned recognition for her achievements on both European and world stages.
Rebecca McGowan began making her mark in the taekwondo world in 2019 when she competed in the women’s middleweight event at the World Taekwondo Championships held in Manchester. Her skills and determination were evident as she continued to excel in subsequent years. At the 2021 European Taekwondo Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, McGowan clinched the gold medal in the women's +73 kg category, defeating Milica Mandić of Serbia in the final.
In 2022, Rebecca McGowan added to her medal collection with a bronze medal at the European Taekwondo Championships in Manchester. That same year, she also secured a bronze medal at the World Taekwondo Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico, and a third-place finish at the Grand Prix in Rome, Italy.
The year 2023 was a notable one for Rebecca McGowan. She earned a silver medal in the women's middleweight event at the World Taekwondo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. She also competed in the women's +73 kg event at the 2023 European Games in Poland. Furthermore, Rebecca McGowan showcased her talent at the 2023 Grand Prix Finale in Manchester, where she won the silver medal in the +67 kg event. Her performance in the Grand Prix Finale was significant as it secured the United Kingdom's spot for the 2024 Olympic Games in the women’s +67 kg weight class.
In July 2024, Rebecca McGowan was nominated to represent Great Britain at the Paris Olympics, a testament to her exceptional skill and dedication to the sport.
Tournament Record
- 2021: European Championships, Sofia, Bulgaria - 1st
- 2022: European Championships, Manchester, UK - 3rd
- 2022: World Championships, Guadalajara, Mexico - 3rd
- 2022: Grand Prix, Rome, Italy - 3rd
- 2022: Grand Prix, Paris, France - 2nd
- 2023: World Championships, Baku, Azerbaijan - 2nd
- 2023: Grand Prix, Rome, Italy - 3rd
- 2023: Grand Prix Finale, Manchester, UK - 2nd
- 2024: European Championships, Belgrade, Serbia - 3rd
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