Choi Eun-Kyung (1984–)
Choi Eun-Kyung (1984–)
South Korean short-track speedskater. Born Dec 26, 1984, in South Korea.
Won a gold medal for the 3,000meter relay and a silver medal for the 1,500 meters at Salt Lake City Olympics (2002); won a silver medal for 1,500 meters and a gold medal for 3,000 meter relay at Torino Olympics (2006).
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