Courtesy of Korea Times
Name: Ki-Chun Wang
Country: South Korea
Sport: Judo
Ht/Wt: 5’7’’/160 lbs.
Birthdate: September 13, 1988
Judo may not be a popular sport, in the Olympics and in general, like swimming and track but Ki-Chun Wang might bring the deserved recognition to the modern martial arts sport. At 19-years-old, Wang became the second youngest world champion ever in 2007 and took home the gold medal that year. Two years later, he claimed his second gold. Then that following year in 2010, Wang won the bronze medal in the World Championships. As far as the Olympics, he entered as a favorite to win, but suffered from a fractured rib and achieved the silver. However, we hope that Wang goes all the way this year and we’ll definitely be cheering him on all the way through.
