About Rim Jongun
Born 2007. Rim Jongun is a South Korean short-track speed skater.
Rim Jong-un (; born 30 October 2007), is a short-track speed skater from South Korea. He is 2026 World Champion at the 1000 and 1500 meter and individual bronze medalist at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Career Rim made his international debut at the 2024 Junior World Championships in Gdaá¹…sk. He won the 1500 meter event and was part of the winning relay team. He also won two silver medals and one bronze medal. At the 2025 Junior World Championships in Calgary, he won four gold medals.
At the senior level in 2025, Rim secured a spot on the national team by winning the South Korean trials. At the first 2025-26 World Tour event in Montreal, Rim won the 1500 meter race and placed second at the 1000 meter race.
Rim Jong-un obtained a bronze medal at the 1000 meter race of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. At the same Winter Olympics, Rim was part of the Korean team that won the silver medal at the 5000 meter relay event.
At the 2026 World Championships in Montreal, Rim won gold medals at the 1000 and 1500 meter races.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Rim Jongun?
South Korean short track speed skater
When was Rim Jongun born?
Rim Jongun was born on 30 October 2007 in Seoul.
What is Rim Jongun's occupation?
Rim Jongun is a short-track speed skater.
What nationality is Rim Jongun?
Rim Jongun is South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rim Jongun. https://biography.guide/rim-jongun/
MLA: "Rim Jongun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rim-jongun/.
Chicago: "Rim Jongun." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rim-jongun/.
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