Jong Kwang-bom
Jong Kwang-bom (born 29 July 2001) is a North Korean short track speed skater. He competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | North Korean |
| Born | 29 July 2001 |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Country |  North Korea |
| Sport | Short track speed skating |
| Coached by | Kim Sung-hee[1] |
In the 2018 Winter Olympics, Jong slipped in the start of the 500m heats and tripped over Japanese speed skater Keita Watanabe. Also after restarting the race, Jong bumped into Watanabe before tumbling on the ice.[2]
References
- "Athlete Profile: JONG Kwang Bom - Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- "North Korean speed skater tries to grab Japanese rival's blade after falling down". Newsweek. 21 February 2018.
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