Kim Taeyun

Club / Team

Seoul Metropolitan Government: Republic of Korea

Injuries	He sustained injuries to his left knee and his waist area during the 2015/16 season. The knee injury continued to affect him ahead of the 2017/18 season. (sports.donga.com, 27 Mar 2018; Athlete, 11 Nov 2017; hani.co.kr, 19 Apr 2016) He had Osgood–Schlatter disease in his knees when he was a primary school student. (joongboo.com, 20 Feb 2013)
Memorable sporting achievement	Winning bronze in the 1000m at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2023)

Reason for choosing this sport

His father and one of his teachers encouraged him to try the sport. He was also influenced by his cousin.

Hero / Idol

Korean speed skater Lee Sang-Hwa. (Athlete, 11 Nov 2017)

When and where did you begin this sport?

He began skating at age nine while at primary school in Uijeongbu, Republic of Korea.

Most influential person in career	His parents. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019)
Nicknames	Hoppang Man ['Steamed Bun Man' in English because he has a round face]. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019, 15 Nov 2023; hani.co.kr, 19 Apr 2016)

www.facebook.com/taeyun.kim.581

Sporting philosophy / motto	"Do what I always do. Enjoy regardless of the outcome." (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019) "If you enjoy it, luck will come." (Athlete, 15 Nov 2023)
Hobbies	Singing, camping, singing, playing video games. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019, 15 Nov 2023)

Name of coach

Kim Yong-Soo [club], KOR; Park Jung-Eun [national], KOR

Ambitions

To win gold at the Olympic Winter Games. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2023)