Kim Won-jin (fencer)
Kim Won-jin (born August 24, 1984, Seoul) is a South Korean épée fencer who currently coaches at the Seoul Physical Education High School . Kim Won-jin has placed in the top 8 at many international events, winning both the Asian Games and Asian Championships twice.[1][2] He won the 2006 Asian Games in the men's individual épée. He says the inspirational figure in his life is Shim Jae-sung, another South Korean épéeist.
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Born | Seoul | August 24, 1984||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Country | South Korea | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sport | Fencing | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Weapon | Épée | ||||||||||||||||||||||
FIE ranking | Current ranking | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Hangul | 김원진 |
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Revised Romanization | Gim Wonjin |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Wŏnjin |
He fences left-handed and is 1.78 metres (5 ft 10 in) tall.[1]
References
- "Kim Won-jin". Infostrada Sports Group. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
- "S. Korean Kim Won-jin wins epee gold in fencing". Yonhap. November 18, 2010. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
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