RANKINGS

ATHERTON, Calif. – Adding onto an already illustrious resume of accomplishments, Menlo poomsae athlete Kaitlyn Marie Reclusado has reached a new level on the international stage. A local product from Daly City, the senior is already a multi-time gold medalist but is now officially recognized on an international level.

"What Kaitlyn has been able to accomplish has been nothing short of amazing," said Menlo Director of Taekwondo TJ Curry, "The dedication, discipline, and consistency it takes to remain among the best in the world is something special."

Most recently, Reclusado competed in the 2026 Pan American Club Championships in Daytona Beach, FL, where she took home a gold medal. That finish was Reclusado's 13th gold since competing internationally. 

Her 10-point performance at the Pan American Club Championship pushed her total tally to 258.34. That mark ranks only behind Denmark's Eva Sandersen, who has 275.94 points, in the world poomsae ranking for recognized poomsae in the female under 30 division. Reclusado's ranking is an astounding 196.55 points ahead of the next-highest American, Aahana Mulchandani, in the World Taekwondo rankings.

"Having an athlete with that level of commitment in our training room is incredibly valuable, not only for her own development but for the entire team," said Curry. "We are extremely proud of Kaitlyn and everything she continues to accomplish."

Menlo taekwondo continues its season this upcoming weekend at the UC Davis Fall Open before the US National Taekwondo Team Trials in Memphis, TN, from January 14-17, 2027.