South Korean speed skater (born 1994)
Kim Tae-yun
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Nationality | South Korean |
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Born | (1994-09-28) 28 September 1994 (age 30) Seoul, South Korea |
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Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
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Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
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Country | South Korea |
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Sport | Speed skating |
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Club | Seoul Metropolitan Government |
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Highest world ranking | 44 (1000 m) |
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Kim Tae-yun (born 28 September 1994) is a South Korean speed skater.
Career
Kim competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics for South Korea. In the 1000 metres he finished 30th overall.[1][2]
Kim made his World Cup debut in November 2013. As of September 2014, Kim's top World Cup finish is 6th in a 1000m B race at Salt Lake City in 2013–14. His best overall finish in the World Cup is 44th, in the 1000 metres in 2013–14.[3]
At the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, Kim exceeded expectations by winning the bronze medal in the 1000 metres race.
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