Biography
Started: She took up the sport in 2014 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. (Athlete, 01 Sep 2024)
Reason: She switched to Para powerlifting after competing as part of the Korean wheelchair basketball team at the 2014 Asian Para Games in Incheon, Republic of Korea. She wanted to take part in an individual sport at an elite level, and thought that the sport was suitable for her physique. (Athlete, 11 Jul 2019; egye.com, 19 Sep 2018)
Ambition: To win a medal at the Paralympic Games. (Athlete, 01 Sep 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateMay 17, 1974
Place of ResidenceSEOUL
OccupationAthlete
EducationHealth and Welfare Studies - World Cyber College, Republic of Korea
Languages SpokenKorean
CoachJung Jae-Sung [national], KOR; Park Sung-Jun [club], KOR;
Highlights
Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
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World Championships | ||||
7 | -67kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 108 |
9 | Mixed Team | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 299.98 |
13 | Women's 61kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 85 |
15 | -73kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 90 |
Asian Para Games | ||||
6 | -73kg | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 90 |
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