Kim Jong-chol (runner)
North Korean long-distance runner (born 1972)
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Kim Jong Chul (born 30 March 1972) is a North Korean long-distance runner. He competed in the men's marathon at the 2000 Summer Olympics.[1]
Nativename
김종철
NationalityNorth Korean
Born30 March 1972
SportLong-distance running
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 김종철 |
| Nationality | North Korean |
| Born | 30 March 1972 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | Marathon |
At the 1999 Military World Games, Kim won the marathon silver medal behind Grzegorz Gajdus.[2] After finishing 3rd at the 2000 Pyongyang Marathon, Kim placed 30th at the 2000 Olympic marathon.[3][4] He returned to the Pyongyang Marathon the following year, placing 10th.[5]
