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O Jong-ae

1984 - today

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Her biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. O Jong-ae is the 6,427th most popular athlete, the 170th most popular biography from North Korea and the 9th most popular North Korean Athlete.

O Jong-ae is most famous for winning the gold medal in the women's 75 kg weightlifting category at the 2012 Summer Olympics. A surprising fact is that she set a world record in the clean and jerk lift during the competition, despite facing significant training challenges in North Korea. Her lasting legacy includes inspiring future generations of female weightlifters in her country and contributing to North Korea's reputation in international sports.

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Among Athletes

Among athletes, O Jong-ae ranks 6,427 out of 6,025Before her are Shmagi Bolkvadze, Robin Bell, Josip Vrlić, Kim Jang-mi, Nina Kennedy, and Beat Mändli. After her are Meliha İsmailoğlu, Oleh Omelchuk, Yelena Migunova, Maxim Maksimov, Alina Fyodorova, and Chris Huffins.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1984, O Jong-ae ranks 1,433Before her are Constantin Lupulescu, Kazuto Tsuyuki, Jessica Origliasso, Adrián Colunga, Ricardo Lobo, and Daisuke Yano. After her are Mahira Khan, Yelena Migunova, Ralf, Olivier Jean, Mark de Jonge, and Mikkel Thygesen.

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In North Korea

Among people born in North Korea, O Jong-ae ranks 170 out of NaNBefore her are Kim Jong-su (1977), Choe Myong-ho (1988), Ri Song-hui (1978), Pak Hyon-suk (1985), Pae Gil-su (1972), and Kim Song-i (1994). After her are Ri Kwang-il (1988), Kim Song-guk (1984), Yang Kyong-il (1989), Jang Kuk-chol (1994), Ri Se-ung (1998), and Choe Hyo-gyong (2000).

Among Athletes In North Korea

Among athletes born in North Korea, O Jong-ae ranks 9Before her are Om Yun-chol (1991), Kim Un-guk (1988), Rim Jong-sim (1993), Kim Jong-su (1977), Ri Song-hui (1978), and Pak Hyon-suk (1985). After her are Kim Mi-rae (2001).

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