Kim Won-Tak (born July 21, 1964) is a South Korean long-distance runner who competed in the late 1980s.

Biography

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Kim Won-Tak, Chong Son-man (teacher) und Son Mi-jong (dance student) during the lighting of the 1988 Summer Olympic cauldron

He is best known for his role at the opening ceremony of the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, when he shared the lighting of the Olympic Flame with fellow South Koreans Chung Sun-Man and Sohn Kee-Chung.

Kim also competed in those same games, finishing 18th in the men's marathon event.

Achievements

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   South Korea
1988 Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea 18th Marathon 2:15:44
1991 World Championships Tokyo, Japan 19th Marathon 2:21:16

References

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  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kim Won-tak". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17.
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Olympic Games
Preceded by Final Olympic torchbearer
1988 Seoul
With: Chung Sun-Man & Sohn Kee-Chung
Succeeded by
Preceded by Final Summer Olympic torchbearer
1988 Seoul
With: Chung Sun-Man & Sohn Kee-Chung
Succeeded by