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Biography
Impairment information
Origin of Impairment
Acquired
Classification
T53
Further personal information
Family
Wife Kwon Sun-Young
Residence
Gumi, KOR
Occupation
Athlete
Languages
Korean
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He took up the sport in 1994, and began competing in wheelchair races in 2002.
Why this sport?
He initially played wheelchair basketball, but switched to Para athletics after watching a wheelchair marathon. His ambition was to compete at the Paralympic Games. "I was fascinated by the sport."
Club / Team
Gyeongsangbuk-do Para Sports Association: Korea
Name of coach
Kim Sang-Hyeon, KOR
International debut
Year
2002
Competing for
Korea
Tournament
Asian Para Games
Location
Busan, KOR
General interest
Hobbies
Listening to music. (Athlete, 06 Nov 2019)
Memorable sporting achievement
Winning bronze in the T53-54 4x100m relay at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, and claiming bronze in the T53 800m at the 2019 World Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Athlete, 24 Aug 2021; SportsDeskOnline, 30 Apr 2021; webzine.koreanpc.kr, 27 Mar 2021)
Most influential person in career
His wife. (Athlete, 24 Aug 2021)
Hero / Idol
Swiss wheelchair racer Marcel Hug. (Athlete, 06 Nov 2019)
Injuries
He injured his right shoulder before the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. He underwent surgery once the event had finished. (stnsports.co.kr, 27 Feb 2013; culturenori.tistory.com, 25 Jul 2012)
He required an operation after sustaining injuries to his left shoulder in February 2011. Doctors initially thought he would need a six-month recovery period, but he returned to the sport three months earlier than expected. (sportschosun.com, 03 Sep 2011)
He required an operation after sustaining injuries to his left shoulder in February 2011. Doctors initially thought he would need a six-month recovery period, but he returned to the sport three months earlier than expected. (sportschosun.com, 03 Sep 2011)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"Do not forget your original intention." (Athlete, 24 Aug 2021)
Awards and honours
He was named Best Male Athlete at the 2019 National Para Athletics Championships in the Republic of Korea. (ablenews.co.kr, 26 Jun 2019)
He was a torch bearer during the Paralympic torch relay for the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang. (tk.newdaily.co.kr, 04 Mar 2018)
He was presented with the Beakma Medal at the 2010 Korea Athletics Awards Ceremony. (mcst.go.kr, 14 Oct 2010)
He was named Best Para Athlete at the 2006 National Para Games in the Republic of Korea. (culturenori.tistory.com, 25 Jul 2012)
He was a torch bearer during the Paralympic torch relay for the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang. (tk.newdaily.co.kr, 04 Mar 2018)
He was presented with the Beakma Medal at the 2010 Korea Athletics Awards Ceremony. (mcst.go.kr, 14 Oct 2010)
He was named Best Para Athlete at the 2006 National Para Games in the Republic of Korea. (culturenori.tistory.com, 25 Jul 2012)
Other sports
He has represented the Republic of Korea in wheelchair basketball at international competitions. He has also competed in Para cross-country skiing at national level. (chosun.com, 27 Feb 2013)
Ambitions
To win a medal at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (webzine.koreanpc.kr, 27 Mar 2021)
Impairment
His impairment is the result of the effects of polio. He was diagnosed with the illness at age four. (Athlete, 06 Nov 2019; sportschosun.com, 03 Sep 2011)
Other information
FURTHER EDUCATION
He has studied for a master's degree in leisure and sports studies at the Korea National Sport University in Seoul, Republic of Korea. (Facebook profile, 23 Jan 2021; webzine.koreanpc.kr, 27 Mar 2021)
He has studied for a master's degree in leisure and sports studies at the Korea National Sport University in Seoul, Republic of Korea. (Facebook profile, 23 Jan 2021; webzine.koreanpc.kr, 27 Mar 2021)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 400 m T53 | Heat 2 | 9999 | ||
| Men's 4x100 m T53-54 | Heat 2 | 3 | ||
| Men's 1500 m T54 | Heat 2 | 5 | ||
| Men's 1500 m T54 | Heat 1 | 4 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 4x400 m T53/54 | Final Round | 9999 | ||
| Men's 4x400 m T53/54 | Heat 1 | 1 | ||
| Men's 4x100 m T53/54 | Final Round | 3 | ||
| Men's 4x100 m T53/54 | Heat 2 | 2 | ||
| Men's 1500 m T54 | Heat 2 | 9999 | ||
| Men's 1500 m T54 | Heat 3 | 5 | ||
| Men's 800 m T53 | Final Round | 7 | ||
| Men's 800 m T53 | Heat 2 | 3 | ||
| Men's 400 m T53 | Final Round | 4 | ||
| Men's 400 m T53 | Heat 3 | 2 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 800 m T53 | Final | 2011-01-23 | 3 | |
| Men's 4x400 m T54 | Heat 1 | 2011-01-24 | 1 | |
| Men's 400 m T53 | Heat 1 | 2011-01-27 | 1 | |
| Men's 400 m T53 | Final | 2011-01-28 | 3 | |
| Men's 4x400 m T54 | Final | 2011-01-29 | 2 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 400 m T53 | Heat 1 | 2012-09-02 | 3 | |
| Men's 400 m T53 | Final Round | 2012-09-02 | 6 | |
| Men's 800 m T53 | Heat 1 | 2012-09-04 | 2 | |
| Men's 800 m T53 | Final Round | 2012-09-05 | 5 | |
| Men's 200 m T53 | Heat 2 | 2012-09-07 | 5 | |
| Men's 4x400 m T53/54 | Heat 1 | 2012-09-08 | 2 | |
| Men's 4x400 m T53/54 | Final Round | 2012-09-08 | 4 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 400 m T53 | Semifinal 2 | 2013-07-21 | 10 | |
| Men's 800 m T53 | Final 1 | 2013-07-22 | 5 | |
| Men's 800 m T53 | Semifinal 2 | 2013-07-22 | 5 | |
| Men's 200 m T53 | Semifinal 1 | 2013-07-23 | 11 | |
| Men's 4x400 m T53/54 | Semifinal 2 | 2013-07-27 | 4 | |
| Men's 4x400 m T53/54 | Final 1 | 2013-07-27 | 3 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 100 m T53 | Heat 2 | 2016-09-09 | 5 | |
| Men's 400 m T53 | Heat 3 | 2016-09-10 | 9999 | |
| Men's 800 m T53 | Heat 2 | 2016-09-14 | 4 | |
| Men's 4x400 m T53/54 | Heat 1 | 2016-09-16 | 2 | |
| Men's 4x400 m T53/54 | Final Round | 2016-09-17 | 9999 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 200 m T53 | Final 1 | 2017-07-16 | 5 | |
| Men's 200 m T53 | Heat 2 | 2017-07-16 | 6 | |
| Men's 400 m T53 | Heat 2 | 2017-07-18 | 2 | |
| Men's 400 m T53 | Final 1 | 2017-07-18 | 4 | |
| Men's 800 m T53 | Heat 2 | 2017-07-19 | 8 | |
| Men's 800 m T53 | Final 1 | 2017-07-20 | 4 | |
| Men's 100 m T53 | Final 1 | 2017-07-23 | 8 | |
| Men's 100 m T53 | Heat 1 | 2017-07-23 | 7 |