Biography
Started: She took up the sport in 2006 at Daejeon Veterans Hospital in the Republic of Korea. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2022; newsway.kr, 15 Feb 2011)
Reason: She was involved in Para table tennis for several years but felt she wasn't good enough to succeed at the highest level. A friend then suggested shooting Para sport to her, and she found she enjoyed it. (m.korea.kr, 24 Aug 2012)
Ambition: To make a fifth appearance at the Paralympic Games. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2022)
Awards: In 2017 she was given an Excellence Award at the 10th Anniversary of Jeollanamdo Sports Association for the Disabled in the Republic of Korea. (yna.co.kr, 31 Oct 2017)
In 2017 she was presented with the Cheongnyong Medal, the highest Order of Merit for Sport presented by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in the Republic of Korea. (yna.co.kr, 31 Oct 2017)
In 2010 she received the Maengho Medal, the second highest Order of Merit for Sport in the Republic of Korea. (igj.co.kr, 11 Feb 2010)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateOctober 24, 1974
Place of ResidenceWANDO
OccupationAthlete
EducationSport Studies - Gwangju University, Republic of Korea
Languages SpokenEnglish, Korean
CoachLee Chun-Hee [husband], KOR; Jang Sung-Won [national], KOR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Women's Sport Rifle 3x20 SH1 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 676.9 |
| 3 | R8 - 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 437.8 |
| 4 | R2 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 164.1 |
| 4 | R2 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2012 | London, GBR | 492.3 |
| 4 | R8 - 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 | 2012 | London, GBR | 668.6 |
| 5 | R2 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 183.7 |
| 7 | R8 - 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 396.5 |
| 17 | Women's Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 378 |
| 30 | R6 - 50m Rifle Prone SH1 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 605.5 |
| 30 | R6 - 50m Rifle Prone SH1 | 2012 | London, GBR | 578 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | R2 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2010 | Zagreb, CRO | 496.2 |
| 2 | Mixed R10 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 - Team | 2023 | Lima, PER | 10 |
| 2 | Mixed R10 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 - Team | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 6 |
| 2 | R8 - 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 | 2019 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 451.9 |
| 3 | R2 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 227.2 |
| 3 | R2 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2014 | Suhl, GER | 180.8 |
| 3 | R8 - 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 | 2014 | Suhl, GER | 431.3 |
| 4 | R2 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2023 | Lima, PER | 205.5 |
| 4 | R2 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2019 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 204.9 |
| 4 | Mixed R10 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 - Team | 2019 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 388.8 |
| 5 | R8 - 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 | 2018 | Cheongju, KOR | 416.0 |
| 6 | R2 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2018 | Cheongju, KOR | 162.5 |
| 7 | R8 - 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 | 2023 | Lima, PER | 397.0 |
| 7 | R8 - 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 | 2022 | Al Ain, UAE | 398.7 |
| 12 | R8 - 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 | 2010 | Zagreb, CRO | |
| 45 | R6 - 50m Rifle Prone SH1 | 2019 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 599.2 |
| 48 | R6 - 50m Rifle Prone SH1 | 2014 | Suhl, GER | 267.5 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 3 | R8 - 50m Rifle 3 Positions SH1 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 438.7 |
| 8 | R2 - 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 120.3 |
| 20 | R6 - 50m Rifle Prone SH1 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 600.5 |
