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Biography
Impairment information
Origin of Impairment
Acquired
Further personal information
Occupation
Athlete
Languages
Korean
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He began powerlifting in 2005 at age 30 in Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
Why this sport?
He was introduced to the sport by a friend.
Club / Team
Chungcheongbuk-do Para Sports Association: Korea
International debut
Year
2006
Competing for
Korea
Location
Kuala Lumpur, MAS
General interest
Hobbies
Relaxing. (Athlete, 29 May 2019)
Memorable sporting achievement
Finishing in ninth place at the 2006 FESPIC Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Athlete, 29 May 2019)
Injuries
He required surgery after injuring a ligament at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. He needed six months to recover. (Athlete, 29 May 2019)
Awards and honours
He was named Best Para Powerlifter at the 2014 National Championships in the Republic of Korea. (inews365.com, 06 Jul 2014)
He received an Excellence Award at the 33rd National Para Games in the Republic of Korea. (gwangju.go.kr, 25 Oct 2013)
He received an Excellence Award at the 33rd National Para Games in the Republic of Korea. (gwangju.go.kr, 25 Oct 2013)
Ambitions
To win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games. (Athlete, 29 May 2019)
Impairment
The impairment to his lower limbs is a result of the effects of polio. He contracted the illness at age three. (Athlete, 29 May 2019, 03 Dec 2017; moodeungilbo.co.kr, 02 Oct 2013)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's -48 kg | Final Round | 9 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Up to 49.00 kg MD | Final | 2014-04-05 | 9 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's -49 kg | Final Round | 2016-09-08 | 9999 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Up to 59.00kg | Final | 2017-12-03 | 16 |