About Kim Chol-Jin
Born 1978. Kim Chol-Jin is a North Korean weightlifter.
Kim Chol-jin (; born October 31, 1978) is a North Korean weightlifter and Merited Athlete. Kim represented North Korea at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he competed for the men's lightweight category (69 kg). Kim placed sixth in this event, as he successfully lifted 146 kg in the single-motion snatch, and hoisted 180 kg in the two-part, shoulder-to-overhead clean and jerk, for a total of 326 kg.
Kim was coached by Han Kyong-thae and at one time he coached Kwon Yong-gwang.
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Who is Kim Chol-Jin?
Olympic weightlifter
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Kim Chol-Jin was born on 31 October 1978.
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Kim Chol-Jin is a weightlifter.
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Kim Chol-Jin is North Korean.
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