Pak Hyon-suk
North Korean weightlifter (born 1985)
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Pak Hyon-Suk (Korean: 박현숙; Korean pronunciation: [pak̚ hjʌn.suk̚] or [pa.kʰjʌn.suk̚]; born August 4, 1985)[1] is a female weightlifter from North Korea.
 Pak Hyon-Suk, 2011 WWC | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  North Korea | ||
| Women's Weightlifting | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 2008 Beijing | 63 kg |
| Asian Games | ||
 | 2006 Doha | 58 kg |
 | 2010 Guangzhou | 58 kg |
| World Weightlifting Championships | ||
| 2007 Chiang Mai | 63 kg |
She ranked 6th in the Woman's 58 kg category at the 2004 Summer Olympics, lifting 217.5 kg in total.[1]
At the 2007 World Weightlifting Championships she won the bronze medal in the 63 kg category with a total of 228 kg.[1]
She won the gold medal in the 63 kg category at the 2008 Summer Olympics, with 241 kg in total.
Upon receiving her gold medal, she obtained a warm reception back in her home country and from the KCNA.[2]
Pak represents the Amnokgang Sports Team.[3]
