Choi Yun-chil
South Korean long-distance runner (1928–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Korean name, the family name is Choi.
Choi Yun-chil (19 July 1928 – 8 October 2020) was a South Korean long-distance runner who was a two-time Olympian[2] and a two-time national champion in the marathon.[3]
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Personal information | |
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Born | 19 July 1928 Dancheon, Korea, Empire of Japan (now North Korea) |
Died | October 8, 2020(2020-10-08) (aged 92)[1] |
Sport | |
Country | South Korea |
Sport | running |
Event | marathon |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 최윤칠 |
Hanja | 崔崙七 |
Revised Romanization | Choe Yunchil |
McCune–Reischauer | Ch'oe Ryunch'il |
Achievements and titles | |
Olympic finals | 1948 (DNF), 1952(4th) |
National finals | Two-time champion |
Medal record |
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