Cha Kum-chol
North Korean weightlifter (born 1987)
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Cha Kum-Chol (Korean: 차금철; born July 19, 1987) is a North Korean weightlifter. His personal best combined lift is 283 kg.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  North Korea | ||
| Men's weightlifting | ||
| World Championships | ||
 | 2007 Chiang Mai | – 56 kg |
 | 2010 Antalya | – 56 kg |
| Summer Universiade | ||
 | 2013 Kazan | – 62 kg |
At the 2007 World Championships he became world champion in the 56 kg category.[1]
He competed in weightlifting at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 56kg division, where he equalled his personal best to finish fifth.[1]
He is 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) tall and weighs 132 lb (60 kg).
Cha represents the April 25 Sports Team.[2]
