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Kim Kyungrae

Republic of Korea

SportSpeed Skating
FederationIDSSKOR13004200301
NOCRepublic of Korea
Born30 Apr 2003 in  Seoul
GenderMen
ResidenceSeoul, KOR
Higher educationPhysical Education - Digital Seoul Culture Arts University: Republic of Korea
OccupationAthlete
LanguagesEnglish, Korean
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
Club / TeamUijeongbu City Hall: Republic of Korea  
General Interest
General Interest
InjuriesIn 2017 he had a wound that became infected. He needed about two months to recover. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2023)  
Superstitions / Rituals / BeliefsHe gives a bow before he steps onto the ice for a race. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2023)  
Memorable sporting achievementFinishing third and second, respectively, in the two 1000m races at the 2023 Korean Sprint Championships in Seoul. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2023)  
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
Reason for choosing this sportHe became interested in the sport after watching the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.  
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General Interest
Most influential person in careerHis family. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2023)  
Hero / IdolJapanese speed skater Wataru Morishige. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2023)  
AmbitionsTo win a gold medal at the Olympic Winter Games. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2023)  
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
Name of coachJaegal Sung-Yeol [club], KOR  
When and where did you begin this sport?He took up the sport in 2014.  
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General Interest
Sporting philosophy / motto"Opportunities are not given, but created." (Athlete, 10 Feb 2023)  
Social Media
Social Media
instagram.com/_kyung.rae_  
World Cups
Year Competition Event Rank  
World Cups
    2022/2023 World Cup Classification 1000m48