Why in the taekwondo were there 2 womens bronze medals but in the mens martin stamper lost in a play off?

In Taekwondo, the format for determining bronze medalists differs between the men's and women's competitions. In the women's events, two bronze medals are awarded, with both losing semifinalists receiving a medal. In contrast, the men's events typically have a single bronze medal decided through a playoff match between the losing semifinalist and another competitor, which is why Martin Stamper lost out on a medal in that format. This difference is rooted in the rules set by the World Taekwondo Federation to promote inclusivity and fairness in women's competitions.