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Kim Yun-mi

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Kim Yunmi (Korean: 김윤미; Hanja: 金潤美; born December 1, 1980, in Seoul) is a South Korean short track speed skater, who won gold medals in the 3000 m relay at the 1994 and 1998 Winter Olympics. Kim won her first Olympic gold medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer at the age of 13 years and 85 days, making her the youngest-ever Olympic gold medallist and breaking a record previously held by Marjorie Gestring. Due to this, the ISU later set the minimum age limit to be 15-years-old. Since 2004 she has lived in Maryland, United States where she teaches speed skating. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Kim Yun-mi is the 444th most popular skater, the 1,317th most popular biography from South Korea and the 11th most popular South Korean Skater.

Kim Yun-mi, born in 1980, is a South Korean short track speed skater known for her achievements in international competitions, including multiple medals at the World Championships and the Olympics. She is particularly recognized for her contributions to the sport during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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Among SKATERS

Among skaters, Kim Yun-mi ranks 444 out of 483. Before her are Yekaterina Abramova, Danny Way, Madison Chock, Jeremy Abbott, Lara van Ruijven, and Joey Mantia. After her are Choi Min-jeong, Ko Gi-hyun, Alexander Smirnov, Charlie White, Vladimir Morozov, and Jan Blokhuijsen.

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Among people born in 1980, Kim Yun-mi ranks 1,408. Before her are Satoshi Yokoyama, Sara Bergmark Elfgren, Annemarieke van Rumpt, Julien Sablé, Nadia Davy, and Brooke Bennett. After her are Yuki Ishida, Keita Isozaki, Motoki Takagi, Gerhard Mayer, Anna Incerti, and Gareth Emery.

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In South Korea

Among people born in South Korea, Kim Yun-mi ranks 1,317 out of 1,128. Before her are Kim Min-jong (2000), Cho Seung-hee (1991), Kwoun Sun-tae (1984), Choi Eun-kyung (1984), Kim Jong-hyun (1985), and Kim So-hui (1994). After her are Choi Min-jeong (1998), Na Ah-reum (1990), Choi Ri (1995), Cho Soo-hyang (1991), Lee Da-bin (1996), and Ko Gi-hyun (1986).

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Among SKATERS In South Korea

Among skaters born in South Korea, Kim Yun-mi ranks 11. Before her are Mo Tae-bum (1989), Lee Jung-su (1989), Jin Sun-yu (1988), Lim Hyo-jun (1996), Lee Seung-hoon (1988), and Kim Dong-sung (1980). After her are Choi Min-jeong (1998), Ko Gi-hyun (1986), Lee Kyou-hyuk (1978), Jeon Da-hye (1983), Cha Min-kyu (1993), and Kim Min-seok (1999).

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