London Olympics | Taekwondo

Terrance Jennings of the United States looks on in disbelief at the end of his match against Diogo Silva of Brazil in the men’s taekwondo 68kg bronze medal match. Jennings won, 8-5. (Lindsey Parnaby / EPA)

Aug. 9, 2012 5:52 PM PT

Terrence Jennings of the United States survives an early loss to capture a bronze medal.

Terrance Jennings shows his excitement at picking up a bronze medal in the men’s taekwondo 68kg match. (Ian Langsdon / EPA)

U.S. competitor Terrence Jennings, right, competes against Brazil’s Diogo Silva during the men’s 68kg taekwondo match. (Hannah Johnston / Getty Images)

Brazil’s Diogo Silva, left, tries to block a kick from Terrence Jennings of the United States in the taekwondo match won by Jennings. (Ian Langsdon / EPA)

Brazil’s Diogo Silva, right, fights U.S. athlete Terrence Jennings in the bronze medal taekwondo match Thursday. (Ng Han Guan / Associated Press)

Terrence Jennings beams with joy as he acknowledges a bronze medal win in men’s 68kg taekwondo competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics. (Ng Han Guan / Associated Press)