Kim Jong-chol (runner)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 김종철 |
| Nationality | North Korean |
| Born | 30 March 1972 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event | Marathon |
Kim Jong-chol (born 30 March 1972) is a North Korean long-distance runner. He competed in the men's marathon at the 2000 Summer Olympics.[1]
At the 1999 Military World Games, Kim won the marathon silver medal behind Grzegorz Gajdus.[2] After finishing 3rd at the 2000 Pyongyang Marathon, Kim placed 30th at the 2000 Olympic marathon.[3][4] He returned to the Pyongyang Marathon the following year, placing 10th.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kim Jong-chol Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ^ "KPA athletes prove successful in world military games". KCNA. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Kim Jong-chol at World Athletics
- ^ Kim Jong-chol at Olympedia
- ^ Kim Jong-chol at Tilastopaja (registration required)
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