About Park Jang-soon
Born 1968. Park Jang-soon is a South Korean amateur wrestler.
Park Jang-Soon (; born April 10, 1968) is a retired South Korean freestyle wrestler, world champion and Olympic champion.
Olympics He received a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. He won a gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta he received a silver medal.
World championships Park won a gold medal at the 1993 FILA Wrestling World Championships in Toronto, defeating former Olympic and world champion Dave Schultz in the final match. He became the first South Korean wrestler to win both a wrestling world championship and an Olympic gold medal.
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Who is Park Jang-soon?
South Korean Olympic wrestler
When was Park Jang-soon born?
Park Jang-soon was born on 10 April 1968 in Boryeong.
What is Park Jang-soon's occupation?
Park Jang-soon is an amateur wrestler.
What nationality is Park Jang-soon?
Park Jang-soon is South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Park Jang-soon. https://biography.guide/park-jang-soon/
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