An Chang-rim
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An Changrim at the Universiade in Gwangju 2015 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Born | 2 March 1994 Kyoto, Japan |
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Sport | |
| Rank | 2nd degree black belt in Judo |
| Coached by | Song Dae-nam |
Medal record | |
Template:Korean name An Chang-rim (Hangul: 안창림; Japanese: アン チャングリム; born 2 March 1994 in Kyoto) is a South Korean judoka. He won the bronze medal in the 73 kg event at the 2015 World Judo Championships. He is currently ranked No. 1 in the world (as of 8 February 2016).[1]
Early life
An was born to second generation Japanese-Korean parents. He was heavily scouted by the Japanese national judo team, but he refused, citing he was discriminated.[2] He was offered a large sum to represent Japan.[3]
Before moving to Korea, An was a student at the University of Tsukuba, where he trained with 2015 World Champion Takanori Nagase.[4] He currently attends and trains at Yong In University.[5]
References
- ^ "IJF World Rankings 8 Feb 2016" (PDF).
- ^ "An Changrim: Judoka with Japanese roots fighting for Korea".
- ^ [www.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DCUtIWAVPLwI&usg=AFQjCNF1sM2DCXnt4rGkqkqzgvzFkgFCCQ&sig2=SM4Ew6Ev7PpN0i8ZqmptYw&bvm=bv.114195076,d.c2E "Cool Kiz on The Block: Selection of the National Team"].
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "Japan born An aims to lift Korea at the Olympic Games".
- ^ "Judokas set their sights on Olympic gold".
External links
- http://www.judoinside.com/judoka/92236/Chang_Rim_An
- http://www.oasport.it/2015/12/judo-73-kg-orujov-in-testa-sfida-perenne-tra-ono-e-nakaya-bagarre-azzurra/
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