Hwang Hyun-Sun

Republic of Korea

Occupation	Athlete
Languages	Korean
Residence	Seoul, KOR
Higher education	Physical Education - Korea National Sport University: Seoul, KOR

Sport Specific Information

Club / Team	Jeollabuk-do Provincial Office: Republic of Korea
Reason for choosing this sport	Her parents encouraged her to take up the sport.

General Interest

Most influential person in career

Her parents. (Athlete, 09 Feb 2023)

Sport Specific Information

When and where did you begin this sport?

She began skating in 2003 in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

General Interest

Hobbies	Watching films, playing with her dog. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2023, 09 Feb 2023)
Injuries	She broke her ankle when she was in middle school. (Athlete, 09 Feb 2023)
Other sports	She has represented the Republic of Korea in short track, and competed in the women's 3000m relay at the 2011 World Championships in Sheffield, England. (SportsDeskOnline, 10 Feb 2023; Athlete, 09 Feb 2023)
Hero / Idol	Russian short track skater Victor An. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2023)

Sport Specific Information

Name of coach

Park Se-Woo, KOR

General Interest

Nicknames	Mangchi's Sister [Mangchi is the name of her dog]. (Athlete, 09 Feb 2023)
Memorable sporting achievement	Winning silver in the short track 3000m relay at the 2011 Asian Winter Games in Kazakhstan. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2023)

Championships results	Year	Competition	Event	Rank
Championships results
	2022/2023	Four Continents Championships	Team Pursuit	3
	2022/2023	World Single Distances Championships	Mass Start	13