Nickname: "Mambo"
Height: 5-6
Birthplace: Colorado Springs, Colo.
High School: Heritage H.S. (Brentwood, Calif.)
Year of Graduation: 2013
Coach: Master Givans
Dojang: Givans Taekwondo Academy/Cyclone Martial Arts & Fitness
WTF World Ranking as of 9/1/12: T-125th (-67kg)
Hobbies: shopping, texting, Facebooking, singing, basketball and movies
Family: brother, Egan Francischetti, has gone to two national championships and placed at both, winning gold in 2009 and silver in 2010. He also trains at Givans Taekwondo and Cyclone Martial Arts & Fitness
Favorite Foods: mango, quesadilla, Brazilian, stroganoff, yougurt & granola, grits (butter & brown sugar kind), and sushi
Pre-Competition Meal: IHOP crispy chicken ceasar salad ("YUMMMM!")
Favorite Athlete: her brother
Favorite Movie: "The Notebook"
Favorite Music: hip hop and mostly everything
Did You Know?: Tatiana has dual citizenship with Brazil/USA...she lived in Brazil for about five years from the ages 3-8...her first introduction to martial arts began with judo at the age of 3...since she lived in Brazil at this time she learned the musical and rythmic art called Capoeira...her father was involved with the Gracie family for Jui-Jitsu that gave her a chance to be involved with that martial art as well.
Favorite Quote: "There is no failure except in no longer trying" -Elbert Hubbard
MAJOR COMPETITION RESULTS:
2011 USAT Junior National Team Trials (Jr. Lt. Heavy): 3rd
2011 USAT Junior Olympics (Jr. Lt. Heavy): BRONZE
2011 USAT San Diego National Qualifier (Sr. Middle): GOLD
2011 USAT San Diego National Qualifier (Jr. Lt. Heavy): BRONZE
2011 U.S. Open (Jr. Lt. Heavy): BRONZE
2010 USAT Junior National Team Member (Jr. Lt. Heavy)
2010 USAT Junior Olympics (Jr. Lt. Heavy): GOLD
2010 USAT Fresno National Qualifier (Jr. Lt. Heavy): GOLD
2009 USAT U.S. Open: BRONZE
2008 USAT Junior Olympics (14-17 Red Belt): GOLD
last updated 9/17/12