Kim Jong-Il (athlete)

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Kim Jong-Il (born 11 September 1962) is a retired South Korean long jumper, best known winning two gold medals at the Asian Games. He also competed in the Olympics twice.

Kim is currently the athletics coach at the Calvin College. He is also a professor in the Calvin Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Sport department.

[edit] Achievements

Year Tournament Venue Result Extra
1982 Asian Games New Delhi, India 1st
1984 Olympic Games Los Angeles, United States 8th
1986 Asian Games Seoul, South Korea 1st
Asian Games Seoul, South Korea 3rd 4x400 m relay
1988 Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea 16th
1990 Asian Games Beijing, China 4th

[edit] External link

  • Bio at Calvin College