Herbert Perez

Herbert J. Perez
Born (1959-12-06) December 6, 1959
New York City
Other namesOlympus
ResidenceFoster City, California
NationalityAmerican
Weight83 kg (183 lb; 13 st 1 lb)
StyleTaekwondo
Rank9th degree black belt in taekwondo
Other information
UniversityWilliam Paterson University (BA), University of Lyon (MA)
Notable school(s)Gold Medal Martial Arts
Medal record
Men's taekwondo
Representing  United States
Olympic Games (demonstration)
1992 Barcelonamiddleweight
Pan American Games
1991 Havanamiddleweight
1987 Indianapolismiddleweight
World Championships
1991 Athensmiddleweight
1987 Barcelonamiddleweight
World Cup
1987 Helsinkimiddleweight
Councilmember of Foster City
In office
2011–2020
Mayor of Foster City
In office
2014–2015
Vice Mayor of Foster City
Recalled
In office
2018–2020
Succeeded byJon Froomin

Herbert J. "Herb" Perez (born December 6, 1959) is a former US Olympian in taekwondo and a politician. He was a gold medalist in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.