Park Ho-hyun
South Korean javelin thrower (born 1978)
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Park Ho-hyun (born 21 March 1978) is a South Korean female javelin thrower. She achieved her personal best of 55.58 m (182 ft 4 in) at the 2005 Asian Athletics Championships in Incheon, South Korea. This made her the Asian champion that year ahead of her compatriot Lee Young-sun. She was the sole gold medallist for the host nation at the event.[1][2] In her younger years she won medals at the Asian Junior Athletics Championships in 1996 and 1997.[3]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's athletics | ||
Representing  South Korea | ||
| Asian Championships | ||
 | 2005 Incheon | Javelin throw |
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Asian Junior Championships | New Delhi, India | 3rd | Javelin throw | 48.68 m |
| World Junior Championships | Sydney, Australia | 11th (q) | Javelin throw | 44.42 m | |
| 1997 | Asian Junior Championships | Bangkok, Thailand | 2nd | Javelin throw | 54.48 m |
| 2005 | Asian Championships | Incheon, South Korea | 1st | Javelin throw | 55.58 m |
