Steven, Mark, and Diana Lopez, aka “The First Family of Tae Kwon Do” make up the first family of 3 siblings to compete for the US in the Olympics since 1904. But back then, the sibs (the Tritschler gymnasts) came home empty-handed. The Lopezes, on the other hand, are expected to head back to Sugarland, TX with medals in tow, and they start their competition today.
I met with them early last week to talk about their upcoming matches, play a little “Newleyweds“-style game with them, and of course… discover their “stupid human tricks”: