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Kim Hyeon-wooKorean Greco-Roman wrestler
Date of Birth: 06.11.1988
Country:  South Korea |
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Biography of Kim Hyun Woo
Kim Hyun Woo is a Korean Greco-Roman wrestler who has achieved great success in his career. He is an Olympic champion, a world champion, and a two-time Asian champion.
Early Career
Kim Hyun Woo began his journey in martial arts at the age of nine, starting with judo. However, at the age of thirteen, he transitioned to wrestling, where he quickly began to excel.
Championship Success
In 2003, Kim won the Asian Cadet Championship, and he repeated this success in 2005. In 2006, he finished second at the World Championship and first at the Asian Junior Championship. In 2007, he placed third at the Junior World Championship.
In 2010, Kim became the Asian champion in the adult category. He finished seventh at the Asian Games and eighth at the World Championship. In 2011, he won the bronze medal at the World Championship and the silver medal at the World Cup. He also emerged victorious at the FILA test tournament.
In 2012, Kim achieved significant milestones by finishing third at the World Cup and second at the Trophee Milone tournament. He also emerged as the winner at the Jonne Cherni Memorial. This year, he participated in the Summer Olympic Games held in London in the 66-kilogram weight category.
Olympic Success
The wrestling tournament at the Olympics featured 19 participants. The competition followed a system of elimination after each loss, with consolation matches. The wrestlers were divided into two groups, with eight athletes starting from the 1/8 finals in the first group and eleven athletes in the second group. Five wrestlers in the second group also started from the 1/8 finals, while the remaining six wrestlers competed in qualification matches to earn a spot in the 1/8 finals.
Wrestlers who did not lose any matches advanced to the finals, where the first and second place were determined. Wrestlers who lost to the finalists entered the consolation tournament, which determined the two bronze medalists, one from each group.
Kim Hyun Woo started from the qualification matches and showed great determination. In the semifinals, he achieved a resounding victory over the reigning Olympic champion, Steve Guenot. In the final, he defeated Tamás Lőrincz from Hungary and became the Olympic champion.
Later Career
After the Olympics, Kim moved up to the middleweight division. In 2013, he had a remarkable year, winning both the Asian Championship and the World Championship, securing a golden double.
Kim Hyun Woo's dedication, skill, and impressive victories have made him one of the most accomplished Greco-Roman wrestlers in Korean history.
