About Ko Gi-Hyun
Born 1986. Ko Gi-Hyun is a South Korean short-track speed skater.
Ko Gi-Hyun (; born May 11, 1986) is a South Korean short track speed skater. Ko remains the second youngest individual gold medalist after Tara Lipinski in the history of the Olympic Winter Games, winning gold in women's 1500 m event at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, United States, at 15 years and 277 days old.
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Who is Ko Gi-Hyun?
South Korean short track speed skater
When was Ko Gi-Hyun born?
Ko Gi-Hyun was born on 11 May 1986 in Seoul.
What is Ko Gi-Hyun's occupation?
Ko Gi-Hyun is a short-track speed skater.
What nationality is Ko Gi-Hyun?
Ko Gi-Hyun is South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ko Gi-Hyun. https://biography.guide/ko-gi-hyun/
MLA: "Ko Gi-Hyun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ko-gi-hyun/.
Chicago: "Ko Gi-Hyun." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ko-gi-hyun/.
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