Kim Yoo-suk facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 19 January 1982 Gwangju, South Korea |
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) |
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| Country |  South Korea |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Pole Vault |
| Updated on 11 August 2012. | |
Kim Yoo-suk (Hangul: 김유석, born on January 19, 1982) is a talented athlete from South Korea. He is famous for competing in pole vault, which is an exciting track and field sport. In pole vault, athletes use a long, flexible pole to help them jump over a high bar. It takes a lot of strength, speed, and skill!
Kim Yoo-suk has competed in many big events around the world. He showed great promise early in his career. His personal best jump is 5.66 meters. He achieved this impressive height in July 2005 in Livermore, California.
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Kim Yoo-suk's Athletic Journey
Kim Yoo-suk has represented South Korea in many important competitions. He has competed against top athletes from all over the globe.
Early Competitions and Universiade
Kim Yoo-suk started competing internationally in the early 2000s. He participated in the World Junior Championships in Santiago, Chile. In 2003, he finished eighth at the Universiade held in Daegu, South Korea. The Universiade is a major sports event for university athletes.
Olympic Games Appearances
Kim Yoo-suk has had the honor of competing in the Olympic Games multiple times. He first competed at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. He also participated in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Later, he competed at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, United Kingdom. Competing in the Olympics is a huge achievement for any athlete!
World Championships and Asian Games
Kim Yoo-suk also competed in several World Championships in Athletics. These events bring together the best athletes from around the world. He participated in the 2005 World Championships in Helsinki, Finland. He also competed in the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, Germany, and the 2011 World Championships in Daegu, South Korea.
One of his biggest achievements came at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China. There, he won a silver medal in pole vault! This was a fantastic accomplishment for him and for South Korea.
References
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