About Kim Gil-li
Born 2004. Kim Gil-li is a South Korean short-track speed skater.
Kim Gil-li (; born 1 July 2004) is a South Korean short track speed skater and double Olympic champion. At the 2026 Winter Olympics, she won gold medals in both the 1500 metres and the 3000 metre relay, as well as a bronze medal in the 1000 metres.
She followed up her performance with victories at both the 1000m and 1500m events of the 2026 World Championships. These victories followed a period of sustained success for Kim, who won the 1500m title at both the 2024 World Championships and the 2025 Asian Winter Games. Additionally, she was awarded the Crystal Globe as the best overall skater of the 2023–24 World Cup season.
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Who is Kim Gil-li?
South Korean short tracker
When was Kim Gil-li born?
Kim Gil-li was born on 1 July 2004.
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Kim Gil-li is a short-track speed skater.
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Kim Gil-li is South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kim Gil-li. https://biography.guide/kim-gil-li/
MLA: "Kim Gil-li." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kim-gil-li/.
Chicago: "Kim Gil-li." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kim-gil-li/.
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