# Jack Woolley
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jack woolley (born 23 September 1998) is an Irish taekwondo athlete. He qualified to represent Ireland at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the men's 58 kg category. Woolley was defeated by Argentinian Lucas Guzmán in the round of 32.He is openly gay.
Episode Six: Legacy, inspiration and looking to the future
The nation has been gripped by the ongoing exploits of our Team Ireland athletes in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.
As a nation the question now is how do we harness the power of that engagement? How do we inspire young girls and boys to give many sports a go, and stick with it, un…
Olympics Special
As the clocks go back marking the end of British Summer Time, and "brat summer" becomes a fleeting memory, the (recently engaged!) boys are keeping it alive through the brat-letics memories offered up by The Olympics.
What other podcast discusses gay Olympics highlights, Supermarket Sweep, drag,…
S1E5 - How To Be Authentic and Bring People Together
In this episode of Unboxed, we share the inspiring story of young athlete, Jack Woolley from Tallaght, a tough but tightly knit community in Dublin, who pursued his Olympic dreams with the unwavering support of those around him. Despite the stereotypes and challenges of growing up in a rough area, …
In Conversation with Jack Woolley
For this week's in conversation Anton was joined by Jack Woolley, DWTS finalist and Irish Double Olympian
Ep 13 - From Olympic Rings to Wedding Rings: Jack Woolley's Trailblazing Journey in Taekwondo
In this episode, we sit down with Jack Woolley, Ireland’s first-ever Olympic taekwondo athlete, to chat about his extraordinary journey. From starting out as a six year old following his brother into taekwondo to representing Ireland on the global stage at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, Jack shares …
Jack Woolley On Dancing, Finding Love, and Olympic Dreams! - 22nd April 2025
This morning, Paul Ryder and Leanne Hanafin welcomed Irish Olympian Jack Woolley to the show!
Jack opened up about his whirlwind experience on Dancing with the Stars, sharing how he transformed from a dancing novice to a confident performer.
Tune in to Brian Dowling & Suzanne Kane weekday morni…
Jack Woolley
What is success? How is it achieved? What does it cost? Those questions are raised in a new eight-part series: Dunne Talking. Presented by Bernard Dunne, the series explores the mindset of elite athletes and competitors. Bernard’s guests will share stories of resilience and achievement, as well as …
Irish Olympian Jack Woolley on the importance of funding for youth mental health services
VHI, in partnership with the Irish Youth Foundation, is calling on youth organisations in Dublin, Cork, Kilkenny, Galway, Limerick and Donegal to apply for funding to support youth mental health and build resilience. Anton Savage was joined on the show by Jack Woolley, Two-time Olympic Taekwondo at…
Olympian Jack Woolley's Mental Health Advice
From the Olympic podium to championing mental health, Jack Woolley knows what it takes to face pressure head-on - both on and off the mat.
Two-time Irish Olympian Jack Woolley is back as Ambassador for the 2026 Vhi Health and Wellbeing Fund, a partnership between Vhi and the Irish Youth Foundatio…
Inspiring Olympians and Paralympians: The Queer Athletes Smashing It On Sport’s Grandest Stage
What does it mean to be an LGBTQ+ athlete competing at the Olympics or Paralympics?
On this special episode of The Jack Murley Sports Show, we head into the archives to revisit some of our most memorable conversations with LGBTQ+ Olympians and Paralympians – athletes who have not only achieved ext…
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