Choe Jon-wi
Personal information | |
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Nationality | North Korean |
Born | 29 June 1993 |
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) |
Sport | |
Country | North Korea |
Sport | Weightlifting |
Korean name | |
Chosŏn'gŭl | 최전위 |
Hancha | 崔前衛 |
Revised Romanization | Choe Jeon-wi |
McCune–Reischauer | Ch'oe Chŏn-wi |
Choe Jon-wi (born June 29 1993)[1] is a North Korean Olympic weightlifter.[2] He represented his country at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He finished in 8th place in the men's 77kg competition.[3] He was the flagbearer for North Korea during the Parade of Nations.[4]
References
- ↑ "Choe Jon-Wi". Rio 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- ↑ "DPRK Weightlifters Win 18 Gold Medals in Asian Championships". Pyongyang: Korean Central News Agency. 17 November 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- ↑ "Rio 2016". Rio 2016. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
- ↑ "The Flagbearers for the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony". 2016-08-16. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
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