About Jang Sung-woo
Born 2002. Jang Sung-woo is a South Korean short-track speed skater.
Jang Sung-woo (, born 19 March 2002) is a South Korean short-track speed skater.
Career Jang represented South Korea at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics and won a gold medal in the 1000 metres and a silver medal in the 500 metres events. He also won a silver medal in the mixed team relay.
He represented South Korea at the 2025 Asian Winter Games and won gold medals in the 1000 metres with a time of 1:28.304, and the 2000 metre mixed relay. He also won bronze medals in the 500 metres and 1500 metres.
Jang fell during the selection trials for the 2026 Winter Olympics and suffered an ankle injury. As a result he failed to qualify for the Olympics.
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Who is Jang Sung-woo?
South Korean short track speed skater
When was Jang Sung-woo born?
Jang Sung-woo was born on 19 March 2002.
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Jang Sung-woo is a short-track speed skater.
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Jang Sung-woo is South Korean.
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