About Ri Yong-Sam
Born 1972. Ri Yong-Sam is a North Korean amateur wrestler.
Ri Yong-sam (born August 22, 1972) is a North Korean wrestler. At the 1996 Summer Olympics he won the bronze medal after defeating Harun DoÄŸan of Turkey with a score 3-0 in the men's Freestyle Bantamweight (52-57 kg) category. He also competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
He received a gold medal at the 1998 Asian Games.
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Who is Ri Yong-Sam?
Olympic Wrestler
When was Ri Yong-Sam born?
Ri Yong-Sam was born on 22 August 1972.
What is Ri Yong-Sam's occupation?
Ri Yong-Sam is an amateur wrestler.
What nationality is Ri Yong-Sam?
Ri Yong-Sam is North Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ri Yong-Sam. https://biography.guide/ri-yong-sam/
MLA: "Ri Yong-Sam." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ri-yong-sam/.
Chicago: "Ri Yong-Sam." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ri-yong-sam/.
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