Anthony Obame Mylann (born 10 September 1988 in Libreville, Gabon) is a taekwondo practitioner who represented Gabon at the

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Summer Olympics. Obame has been coached by former two-time world champion Juan Antonio Ramos. He won the silver medal in the men's 80+ kg category at the

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, becoming the first Gabonese athlete to win a medal at the

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. Obame defeated Kaino Thomsen and Bahri Tanrikulu en route to the gold medal match, which he lost to Carlo Molfetta of Italy. Obame led in the match, but lost on a judges' decision after the match ended in a tie. Obame said he was disappointed because of what he called a "youthful error." Obame was greeted by thousands of supporters upon his return to Libreville. Obame said he felt "immense pride and joy" in having won the nation's first Olympic medal. Obame represented Gabon at the

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in +80 kg division. He was defeated by Mahama Cho of

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in the first round. He was the flag bearer for Gabon in the Parade of Nations. Obame competed in the men's +80 kg class at the

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