Kim Won-jin (fencer)

Kim Won-jin (born August 24, 1984, Seoul) is a South Korean épée fencer who currently coaches at the Seoul Physical Education High School . Kim Won-jin has placed in the top 8 at many international events, winning both the Asian Games and Asian Championships twice.[1][2] He won the 2006 Asian Games in the men's individual épée. He says the inspirational figure in his life is Shim Jae-sung, another South Korean épéeist.

Kim Won-jin
Born (1984-08-24) August 24, 1984
Seoul
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight76 kg (168 lb)
Sport
CountrySouth Korea
SportFencing
WeaponÉpée
FIE rankingCurrent ranking
Kim Won-jin
Hangul
김원진
Revised RomanizationGim Wonjin
McCune–ReischauerKim Wŏnjin

He fences left-handed and is 1.78 metres (5 ft 10 in) tall.[1]

References

  1. "Kim Won-jin". Infostrada Sports Group. Retrieved November 3, 2012.
  2. "S. Korean Kim Won-jin wins epee gold in fencing". Yonhap. November 18, 2010. Retrieved November 3, 2012.


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