Nickname: "AJ"
Height: 5-3
Weight: 95
Birthplace: Bakersfield, Calif.
Coach: Francis Esposo
Dojang: Han's Taekwondo Academy (Bakersfield, Calif.)
High School: Independence H.S. (Bakersfield, Calif.)
Year of Graduation: 2013
World Ranking as of 9/1/12: T-49th (-46kg)
Hobbies: dancing, snowboarding, listening to music, drawing, reading, cooking and shopping
Family: her sister, Reanna Carino, has competed in taekwondo for seven years.
Favorite Food: prime rib steak
Pre-Competition Meal: the night before she eats pasta, then in the morning a light breakfast of cereal, fruit, toast, pancakes and yogurt.
Favorite Athlete: Shawn Johnson
Favorite Movies: A Walk to Remember and Phantom of the Opera
Favorite Music: high-energy dance music
Did You Know?: At 7 years old, Alexandria was a flyer for her pod on a competition cheer team that competed all over California.
Quotable Alexandria Carino: "What you bring to the match is one thing, but what you take from the match is what is important. I have learned that win or lose, there is something to be learned from every competition.
"I want to acknowledge and thank my dad, who is my hero, and my mom who always supports me 100%. Also, to my family - my aunts, uncles and cousins - for their love and support. Lastly, thank you to Grandmaster Han, Master Francis Esposo and Master Omar Esposo for their highly-skilled training, guidance, dedication and support."
MAJOR COMPETITION RESULTS:
2012 World Junior Championships (Jr. Fly -44kg): Round of 32
-lost to Sepideh Safari Ghalehjegh (IRI), 12-5, in Round of 32
2012 U.S. Open (Sr. Fin): BRONZE
-def. Alison Kells (CAN), 6-2, in round of 16
-def. Luisa Alejandra Martinez Marin (MEX), 6-3, in quarterfinals
-lost to Yvette Yong (CAN), 12-2, in semifinals
2012 U.S. Open (Jr. Bantam): GOLD
-def. Meliza Rivera (PUR), 13-0, in round of 16
-def. Sydney O'Shaughnessy (CAN), 13-0, in quarterfinals
-def. Madison Giddens (USA), 15-3, in semifinals
-def. Mateja Kunovic (CRO), 6-4, in finals
2012 Junior World Championships Team Member (Jr. Fly)
2012 Junior World Championships Open Team Trial (Jr. Fly): 1st
2011 USAT Junior National Team Trials (Jr. Bantam): 2nd
2011 USAT Junior Olympics (Jr. Bantam): BRONZE
2011 USAT San Diego National Qualifier (Sr. Fin): BRONZE
2011 USAT San Diego National Qualifier (Jr. Bantam): BRONZE
2010 USAT Junior Olympics (Jr. Fly): BRONZE
2010 USAT Fresno National Qualifier (Jr. Fly): GOLD
2010 California State Championships (Sr. Fin): BRONZE
2010 California State Championships (Jr. Fly): SILVER
2010 Nevada State Championships (Sr. Fin): SILVER
2010 Nevada State Championships (Jr. Fly): SILVER
2009 Junior National Team Trials (Jr. Fin): 2nd
2009 USAT Junior Olympics (Jr. Fin): BRONZE
2009 USAT San Jose National Qualifier: BRONZE
2009 California State Qualifier: BRONZE
2008 California Juniors Championship: GOLD
2008 California State Championships: SILVER
2007 USAT Junior Olympics: BRONZE
2007 USAT Fresno National Qualifier: GOLD
2006 USAT Junior Olympics: GOLD
2006 USAT Anaheim National Qualifier: GOLD
last updated 9/11/12