Choe Jon-wi
North Korean weightlifter (born 1993)
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Choe Jon-wi (Korean pronunciation: [tsʰø.dzʌn.y] or [tsʰø] [tsʌn.y]; born June 29, 1993)[1] is a North Korean Olympic weightlifter.[2] He represented his country at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He finished in 8th place in the men's 77kg competition.[3] He was the flagbearer for North Korea during the Parade of Nations.[4]
NationalityNorth Korean
Born29 June 1993
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | North Korean |
| Born | 29 June 1993 |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  North Korea |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 최전위 |
| Hanja | 崔前衛 |
| RR | Choe Jeonwi |
| MR | Ch'oe Chŏnwi |
