Heart of a Champion

One of Sugar Land’s favorite heroes is Olympian Diana Lopez. The bronze Olympian & former gold medal World champion has a busy training schedule. Today, Diana took the time to stop by Austin Parkway Elementary as part of their celebration on Hispanic Heritage Month.

Diana spoke to the entire student body of her family’s quest of the American Dream. With her father in the crowd, Diana spoke of her parents’ path from Nicaragua to New York. Both her parents learned to speak English and raised their children in America. It was here in Texas that the family planted their roots in the sport of Taekwondo.

Diana and her brothers were raised with a incredible dedication to family and a commitment to the sport. The Lopez family all train together. Older brother Jean coaches siblings Steven, Mark and Diana. Later this month the brothers will be competing in the World championships in Denmark.

Diana taught the students today several moves. Each student was able to touch the Olympic medal. She was a hit with the student body.

KPRC’s Daniella Guzman also attended the festivities. Guzman once was a student at Austin Parkway Elementary. She and Diana connected with the kids and proved why they are both champions in their own fields.

Right now, Diana is striving for 2012 Olympics in London. We will all be cheering for her.