Biography
Started: He took up the sport after watching the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney. (dynews.co.kr, 09 Sep 2012)
Reason: Previously a wheelchair basketball player, he switched to shooting Para sport because it was less physical. He was also fascinated by shooters at the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney. (cctimes.kr, 27 Sep 2012)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (e-fastnews.com, 24 Feb 2023)
Awards: In 2013 he was given the Namhae County Grand Prize in the Republic of Korea. (newsis.com, 15 Oct 2013)
In 2013 he received an Excellent Para Athlete Award at the Coca-Cola Athletics Awards Ceremony in the Republic of Korea. (welfarenews.net, 31 Jan 2013)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
He completed a doctoral degree in physical education at Korea National Sport University in Seoul, Republic of Korea. (e-fastnews.com, 24 Feb 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 1, 1971
OccupationAthlete, Social Worker
EducationKorea National Sport University, Seoul, KOR
Languages SpokenKorean
CoachJang Sung-Won [national], KOR
Highlights
SHOOTING PARA SPORT
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | P1 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 | 2012 | London, GBR | 664.7 |
| 1 | P4 - 50m Pistol SH1 | 2012 | London, GBR | 642.4 |
| 1 | Mixed Free Pistol SH1 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 644.9 |
| 7 | Men's Air Pistol SH1 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 660.9 |
| 8 | P3 - 25m Pistol SH1 | 2012 | London, GBR | 744.8 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | P1 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 | 2010 | Zagreb, CRO | 669.2 |
| 1 | P4 - 50m Pistol SH1 | 2010 | Zagreb, CRO | 636.8 |
| 2 | P5 - 10m Air Pistol Standard SH1 | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 361 |
| 3 | Mixed P6 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 - Team | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 16 |
| 5 | P3 - 25m Pistol SH1 | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 14 |
| 5 | P3 - 25m Pistol SH1 | 2018 | Cheongju, KOR | 16 |
| 6 | P5 - 10m Air Pistol Standard SH1 | 2018 | Cheongju, KOR | 348 |
| 6 | P1 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 | 2006 | Sargans, SUI | 660.3 |
| 6 | P4 - 50m Pistol SH1 | 2006 | Sargans, SUI | 610.8 |
| 7 | P4 - 50m Pistol SH1 | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 120.4 |
| 7 | P3 - 25m Pistol SH1 | 2010 | Zagreb, CRO | 754.2 |
| 10 | P1 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 563 |
| 12 | P1 - 10m Air Pistol SH1 | 2018 | Cheongju, KOR | 563 |
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 11 | Men | 2000 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | |
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