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Choi Gwang-hyeon (born 16 April 1986 in Gangwon-do, South Korea)[1] is a South Korean judoka who competes in the men's 60 kg category.[2] He won gold twice in the Asian Judo Championships. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he was defeated in the quarter finals.[3]

Born16 April 1986 (1986-04-16) (age 40)
Gangwon-do, South Korea
OccupationJudoka
Hangul
최광현
RRChoe Gwanghyeon
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Choi Gwang-hyeon
Personal information
Born16 April 1986 (1986-04-16) (age 40)
Gangwon-do, South Korea
OccupationJudoka
Korean name
Hangul
최광현
RRChoe Gwanghyeon
MRCh'oe Kwanghyŏn
Sport
CountrySouth Korea
SportJudo
‍–‍60 kg, ‍–‍66 kg
Achievements and titles
7th (2012)
5th (2011)
1st place, gold medalist(s) (2011, 2012, 2014)
Medal record
Men's judo
Representing  South Korea
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place2014 IncheonMen's team
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place2011 Abu Dhabi‍–‍60 kg
Gold medal – first place2012 Tashkent‍–‍60 kg
Bronze medal – third place2009 Taipei‍–‍60 kg
World Masters
Bronze medal – third place2010 Suwon‍–‍60 kg
IJF Grand Slam
Silver medal – second place2008 Tokyo‍–‍60 kg
Bronze medal – third place2009 Paris‍–‍60 kg
IJF Grand Prix
Bronze medal – third place2010 Düsseldorf‍–‍60 kg
Bronze medal – third place2013 Rijeka‍–‍66 kg
Profile at external databases
IJF2164
JudoInside.com54545
Updated on 20 November 2022
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