Lee Kyu-hyun
South Korean figure skater
About Lee Kyu-hyun
Born 1980. Lee Kyu-hyun is a South Korean figure skater, figure skating choreographer and figure skating coach.
Lee Kyu-hyun (, born October 15, 1980) is a South Korean former competitive figure skater. He is an eight-time (1997–2003) South Korean national champion. He represented South Korea at the 1998 Winter Olympics and the 2002 Winter Olympics, placing 24th and 28th, respectively. His highest placement at an ISU Championship was 8th at the 1997 World Junior Championships. He is the brother of speed skater Lee Kyou-hyuk.
In January 2023, Lee was sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty molesting and attempting to rape one of his 18-year old students he had been coaching as well as illegally filming the crime that had taken place the previous year. The court also banned Lee from working at child-related facilities for 10 years and to undergo 50 hours of a child abuse treatment program.
Programs Season Short program Free skating 2002–2003
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Who is Lee Kyu-hyun?
South Korean figure skater
When was Lee Kyu-hyun born?
Lee Kyu-hyun was born on 15 October 1980 in Seoul.
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Lee Kyu-hyun is a figure skater, figure skating choreographer and figure skating coach.
What nationality is Lee Kyu-hyun?
Lee Kyu-hyun is South Korean.
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