About Cho Oh-ryun
Lived 1952 – 2009 (aged 56). Cho Oh-ryun was a South Korean swimmer.
Cho Oh-ryun (, 5 October 1952 – 4 August 2009) was a South Korean freestyle swimmer. He competed in two events at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He later practiced long-distance open-water swimming, swimming the Korea Strait in 1980, and at the end of that year was awarded the Chreongryong Medal for his athletic feats. In 1982, he swam the English Channel, crossing from England-to-France in 9:35. In 2003 Jo served on the Korean Olympic Committee.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cho Oh-ryun?
South Korean swimmer
When was Cho Oh-ryun born?
Cho Oh-ryun was born on 5 October 1952.
When did Cho Oh-ryun die?
Cho Oh-ryun died on 4 August 2009.
What was Cho Oh-ryun's occupation?
Cho Oh-ryun was a swimmer.
What nationality was Cho Oh-ryun?
Cho Oh-ryun was South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cho Oh-ryun. https://biography.guide/cho-oh-ryun/
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