About Pak Gyong-sil
Lived 1975 – 2006 (aged 31). Pak Gyong-sil was a North Korean gymnast and artistic gymnast.
Pak Gyong-sil (1 February 1975 – 16 July 2006) was a North Korean gymnast. She competed in six events at the 1992 Summer Olympics. She is known for introducing the Pak salto.
Eponymous skill The Pak salto is named after Pak in the Code of Points. ApparatusNameDescriptionDifficultyUneven bars Pak Hang on high bar, facing low bar - swing forward, salto backward stretched between bars to clear support on low bar D
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Who was Pak Gyong-sil?
North Korean gymnast
When was Pak Gyong-sil born?
Pak Gyong-sil was born on 1 February 1975.
When did Pak Gyong-sil die?
Pak Gyong-sil died on 16 July 2006.
What was Pak Gyong-sil's occupation?
Pak Gyong-sil was a gymnast and artistic gymnast.
What nationality was Pak Gyong-sil?
Pak Gyong-sil was North Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pak Gyong-sil. https://biography.guide/pak-gyong-sil/
MLA: "Pak Gyong-sil." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pak-gyong-sil/.
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