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Nam Ye-Won

Republic of Korea

SportSpeed Skating
FederationIDSSKOR22307199501
NOCRepublic of Korea
Born23 Jul 1995 in  Seoul
GenderWomen
OccupationAthlete
LanguagesKorean
ResidenceSeoul, KOR
Higher educationCoaching - Kyung Hee University: Seoul, KOR
Personal Bests
EventRecordDateLocation 
Personal Bests
  Event RecordDateLocation 
    500m 39.02 25 Sep 2015 Calgary  
    500m 41.07 03 Mar 2012 Obihiro  
    1000m 1:17.69 22 Sep 2018 Calgary  
    1500m 2:11.30 02 Mar 2012 Obihiro  
    1500m 2:02.62 28 Sep 2012 Calgary  
    3000m 4:31.98 15 Dec 2010 Seoul  
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
Club / TeamSeoul Metropolitan Government: Korea  
Social Media
Social Media
www.facebook.com/yewon.nam.7  
General Interest
General Interest
Memorable sporting achievementWinning four gold medals at the National Winter Sports Festival in the Republic of Korea. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019)  
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
Reason for choosing this sportHer mother suggested the sport to her.  
General Interest
General Interest
Most influential person in careerHer parents. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019)  
Hero / IdolJapanese speed skater Nao Kodaira. (Athlete, 17 Nov 2018)  
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport?She began skating in primary school in Seongnam, Republic of Korea.  
General Interest
General Interest
Sporting philosophy / motto"Don't be afraid. Do your best." (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019)  
HobbiesPlaying the piano, going to cafes. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019)  
Superstitions / Rituals / BeliefsShe puts on her right skate first. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019)  
NicknamesNam Champ (Athlete, 15 Nov 2019; Instagram profile, 28 Oct 2020)  
World Cups
Year Competition Event Rank  
World Cups
    2018/2019 World Cup Classification 500m33  
    2018/2019 World Cup Classification 1000m36  
    2019/2020 World Cup Classification 1000m44  
    2016/2017 World Cup Classification 500m53