Kim Yun-ji
South Korean disabled cross-country skier and biathlete
About Kim Yun-ji
Born 2006. Kim Yun-ji is a South Korean biathlete and cross-country skier.
Kim Yun-ji (; born 9 June 2006) is a South Korean Paralympic Nordic skier and para swimmer.
Career Kim competed at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2025 and won a gold medal in the sprint sitting event with a time of 3:04.35. This marked the first time that para cross-country athletes raced in the same stadium and on the same day as their able-bodied counterparts. She won four gold medals at the 23rd National Winter Para Games and was named MVP, becoming the first female to claim award twice, after winning the award in 2023.
In February 2026, she was selected to represent South Korea at the 2026 Winter Paralympics. She won a gold medal in the individual sitting event with a time of 38:00.1. She became the first South Korean woman to win a gold medal at the Winter Paralympic Games in an individual event.
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Who is Kim Yun-ji?
South Korean disabled cross-country skier and biathlete
When was Kim Yun-ji born?
Kim Yun-ji was born on 9 June 2006 in Seoul.
What is Kim Yun-ji's occupation?
Kim Yun-ji is a biathlete and cross-country skier.
What nationality is Kim Yun-ji?
Kim Yun-ji is South Korean.
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