Ko Gi-Hyun (1986–)
Ko Gi-Hyun (1986–)
Korean short-track speedskater. Born May 11, 1986, in South Korea.
Won a gold medal for the 1,500 meters and a silver medal for the 1,000 meters at Salt Lake City Olympics (2002).
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