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Kim Jin-Woo

b. 1983

Kenyan olympic swimmer of Korean descent

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Born 1983. Kim Jin-Woo is a Kenyan swimmer.

Kim Jin-woo (; born February 17, 1983) is a retired Kenyan swimmer of Korean descent, who specialized in butterfly events. Born and raised by Korean immigrants, Kim became one of the first Kenyans to compete in Olympic swimming after 44 years. He also held a national record (2.42.18) in the 200 m individual medley from an age group meet in 1998, until it was broken by teenager Tory Pragassa twelve years later.

Kim qualified only for the men's 100 m butterfly at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, by receiving a Universality place from FINA, in an entry time of 1:00.52. He challenged six other swimmers in heat one, including Malaysia's top favorite Anthony Ang, and Latvia's three-time Olympian Artūrs Jakovļevs. He posted a Kenyan record of 59.55 to overhaul a one-minute barrier and save a sixth spot over Pakistan's Kamal Salman Masud. Kim failed to advance into the semifinals, as he placed sixtieth overall in the prelims.

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Who is Kim Jin-Woo?

Kenyan olympic swimmer of Korean descent

When was Kim Jin-Woo born?

Kim Jin-Woo was born on 17 February 1983 in Mombasa.

What is Kim Jin-Woo's occupation?

Kim Jin-Woo is a swimmer.

What nationality is Kim Jin-Woo?

Kim Jin-Woo is Kenyan.

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· Wikipedia: Kim Jin-Woo

· Wikidata: Q16222251

· DBpedia: Kim Jin-woo (swimmer)

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