Jo Jin-mi facts for kids
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| Nationality | North Korean | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 15 November 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  North Korea |
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| Sport | Diving | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jo Jin-mi (Hangul: 조진미) is a fantastic diver from North Korea. She was born on November 15, 2004. Jo Jin-mi is famous for winning North Korea's very first Olympic medal in diving. She achieved this amazing feat at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
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Meet Jo Jin-mi, the Olympic Diver
Jo Jin-mi is a young athlete who competes in diving. This sport involves performing acrobatic moves as you jump from a springboard or platform into water. Divers need a lot of strength, flexibility, and courage. Jo Jin-mi specializes in platform diving, which is done from a higher board.
Her Olympic Success
At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Jo Jin-mi made history for her country. She won a silver medal in the women's synchronized 10-meter platform event. She competed alongside her diving partner, Kim Mi-rae. This was a huge moment for North Korean sports.
What is Synchronized Diving?
Synchronized diving is a special event where two divers perform the exact same dive at the same time. They jump from the platform together and try to make their movements, twists, and entries into the water look perfectly matched. Judges score them on how well they perform their dives and how synchronized they are. It takes incredible teamwork and practice to get it right!
World Championships Medals
Besides her Olympic medal, Jo Jin-mi has also won several medals at the FINA World Aquatics Championships. These championships are major international competitions for water sports.
2024 World Aquatics Championships
In 2024, at the World Aquatics Championships held in Doha, Jo Jin-mi won two silver medals:
- One silver medal was in the women's synchronized 10-meter platform.
- The other silver medal was in the mixed synchronized 10-meter platform. In this event, a male and female diver team up.
2025 World Aquatics Championships
More recently, at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Jo Jin-mi continued her success. She earned two more medals:
- A silver medal in the mixed synchronized 10-meter platform.
- A bronze medal in the women's synchronized 10-meter platform.
Jo Jin-mi's achievements show her dedication and skill in the sport of diving. She is a rising star in the world of aquatics.
See also
In Spanish: Jo Jin-Mi para niños
