About Nam Su-il
Lived 1912 – 1972 (aged 59). Nam Su-il was a South Korean weightlifter.
Nam Su-Il (, 26 June 1912 – 24 May 1972) was a South Korean male weightlifter, who competed in the featherweight class and represented South Korea at international competitions. He won the silver medal at the 1947 World Weightlifting Championships in the 60 kg category. He participated at the 1948 Summer Olympics in the 60 kg event and at the 1952 Summer Olympics in the 60 kg event. He set three featherweight world records in 1938-40 – two in the press and one in the total.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nam Su-il?
South Korean weightlifter
When was Nam Su-il born?
Nam Su-il was born on 26 June 1912 in Seoul.
When did Nam Su-il die?
Nam Su-il died on 24 May 1972.
What was Nam Su-il's occupation?
Nam Su-il was a weightlifter.
What nationality was Nam Su-il?
Nam Su-il was South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nam Su-il. https://biography.guide/nam-su-il/
MLA: "Nam Su-il." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nam-su-il/.
Chicago: "Nam Su-il." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nam-su-il/.
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