About Kim Jong-shin
Born 1970. Kim Jong-shin is a South Korean amateur wrestler.
Kim Jong-Shin (; born May 17, 1970, in Hampyeong, South Jeolla Province) is a retired South Korean freestyle wrestler.
Kim first garnered attention in the 1988 World Junior Wrestling Championships, held in Wolfurt, Austria, where he won the gold medal in the freestyle 50 kg class. Next year, he captured the gold medal at the 1989 World Wrestling Championships, held in Martigny, Switzerland, defeating future Olympic champion Li Hak-Son of North Korea 4–2 in the final match.
Kim currently runs his own sambo gym in Seoul.
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Who is Kim Jong-shin?
South Korean wrestler
When was Kim Jong-shin born?
Kim Jong-shin was born on 17 May 1970 in Hampyeong County.
What is Kim Jong-shin's occupation?
Kim Jong-shin is an amateur wrestler.
What nationality is Kim Jong-shin?
Kim Jong-shin is South Korean.
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