About Kim Jong-chol
Born 1972. Kim Jong-chol is a North Korean athlete and athletics competitor.
Kim Jong Chul (born 30 March 1972) is a North Korean long-distance runner. He competed in the men's marathon at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
At the 1999 Military World Games, Kim won the marathon silver medal behind Grzegorz Gajdus. After finishing 3rd at the 2000 Pyongyang Marathon, Kim placed 30th at the 2000 Olympic marathon. He returned to the Pyongyang Marathon the following year, placing 10th.
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Who is Kim Jong-chol?
North Korean long-distance runner (* 1972)
When was Kim Jong-chol born?
Kim Jong-chol was born on 30 March 1972.
What is Kim Jong-chol's occupation?
Kim Jong-chol is an athlete and athletics competitor.
What nationality is Kim Jong-chol?
Kim Jong-chol is North Korean.
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· DBpedia: Kim Jong-chol (runner)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kim Jong-chol. https://biography.guide/kim-jong-chol/
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