Sport | Speed Skating | |
FederationID | SSKOR22307199501 | |
NOC | Republic of Korea | |
Born | 23 Jul 1995 in Seoul | |
Gender | Women |
Occupation | Athlete | |
Languages | Korean | |
Residence | Seoul, KOR | |
Higher education | Coaching - Kyung Hee University: Seoul, KOR |
Personal Bests | Event | Record | Date | Location | ||
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Personal Bests | ||||||
Event | Record | Date | Location | |||
500m | 39.02 | 25 Sep 2015 | Calgary | |||
500m | 41.07 | 03 Mar 2012 | Obihiro | |||
1000m | 1:17.69 | 22 Sep 2018 | Calgary | |||
1500m | 2:11.30 | 02 Mar 2012 | Obihiro | |||
1500m | 2:02.62 | 28 Sep 2012 | Calgary | |||
3000m | 4:31.98 | 15 Dec 2010 | Seoul |
Club / Team | Seoul Metropolitan Government: Korea |
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Memorable sporting achievement | Winning four gold medals at the National Winter Sports Festival in the Republic of Korea. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019) |
Reason for choosing this sport | Her mother suggested the sport to her. |
Most influential person in career | Her parents. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019) | |
Hero / Idol | Japanese speed skater Nao Kodaira. (Athlete, 17 Nov 2018) |
When and where did you begin this sport? | She began skating in primary school in Seongnam, Republic of Korea. |
Sporting philosophy / motto | "Don't be afraid. Do your best." (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019) | |
Hobbies | Playing the piano, going to cafes. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019) | |
Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs | She puts on her right skate first. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019) | |
Nicknames | Nam Champ (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019; Instagram profile, 28 Oct 2020) |