About Cha Min-kyu
Born 1993. Cha Min-kyu is a South Korean speed skater.
Cha Min-kyu (, born 16 March 1993) is a South Korean speed skater who competes internationally.
Cha participated at the 2018 Winter Olympics and won a silver medal in the 500 metres race. He set the Olympic record for the event with a time of 34.42 seconds but had his record broken moments later by the eventual winner, HÃ¥vard Lorentzen who beat him by 0.01. He also competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics and won the silver in the 500 metres event with time of 34.39 seconds, which was only 0.07 seconds behind the gold medalist and new Olympic record holder, Gao Tingyu of China.
Personal records
Current South Korean record.
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People in Cha Min-kyu's life
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Cha Min-kyu?
South Korean speed skater
When was Cha Min-kyu born?
Cha Min-kyu was born on 16 March 1993 in Anyang.
What is Cha Min-kyu's occupation?
Cha Min-kyu is a speed skater.
What nationality is Cha Min-kyu?
Cha Min-kyu is South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cha Min-kyu. https://biography.guide/cha-min-kyu/
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