Choi Gwang-hyeon

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Choi Gwang-hyeon (born 16 April 1986 in Gangwon-do, South Korea)[1] is a South Korean judoka who competes in the men's 60 kg category.[2] He won gold twice in the Asian Judo Championships. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he was defeated in the quarter finals.[3]

Choi Gwang-hyeon
Personal information
Born16 April 1986 (1986-04-16) (age 40)
Gangwon-do, South Korea
OccupationJudoka
Korean name
Hangul
최광현
RRChoe Gwanghyeon
MRCh'oe Kwanghyŏn
Sport
CountrySouth Korea
SportJudo
Weight class60 kg, 66 kg
Achievements and titles
Olympic Games7th (2012)
World Champ.5th (2011)
Asian Champ.‹See Tfd›Gold (2011, 2012, 2014)
Medal record
Men's judo
Representing  South Korea
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place2014 IncheonMen's team
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place2011 Abu Dhabi60 kg
Gold medal – first place2012 Tashkent60 kg
Bronze medal – third place2009 Taipei60 kg
World Masters
Bronze medal – third place2010 Suwon60 kg
IJF Grand Slam
Silver medal – second place2008 Tokyo60 kg
Bronze medal – third place2009 Paris60 kg
IJF Grand Prix
Bronze medal – third place2010 Düsseldorf60 kg
Bronze medal – third place2013 Rijeka66 kg
Profile at external databases
IJF2164
JudoInside.com54545
Updated on 20 November 2022

References

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  1. Olympedia: Choi Gwang-hyeon
  2. "Gwang-Hyeon Choi". London 2012. London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 30 April 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  3. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Choi Gwang-Hyeon". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 3 December 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
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