Choi Ji-hyun (born March 9, 1994) is a South Korean short track speed skater.

Choi Ji-hyun
Personal information
Born (1994-03-09) 9 March 1994 (age 30)
Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea
Height1.66 m (5 ft 5+12 in)
Weight56 kg (123 lb)
Sport
Country South Korea
SportShort track speed skating
Medal record
Women's short track speed skating
Representing  South Korea
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Sofia 3000 m relay
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 Taipei 1500m
Gold medal – first place 2010 Taipei 500m
Gold medal – first place 2010 Taipei 1000m
Gold medal – first place 2010 Taipei Overall
Gold medal – first place 2010 Taipei 2000m relay
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Taipei 1500m SF
Winter Universiade
Gold medal – first place 2013 Trentino 3000m relay
Choi Ji-hyun
Hangul
최지현
Hanja
Revised RomanizationChoe Ji-hyeon
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Chi-hyŏn

Career

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Choi won four distances and the overall classification at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Taipei. She was the first South Korean ever to win a gold medal in the women's 500 metres in the World Junior Championships.

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