1. Life
1.1. Birth and Childhood
Choi Jung-Won was born on March 16, 1990, in South Korea. She developed an early interest in short track speed skating, a sport that would define her competitive career.
2. Major Career and Achievements
Choi Jung-Won has achieved significant success in various international short track speed skating competitions, earning medals at the World Championships, World Team Championships, Winter Universiade, and World Junior Championships. Her achievements include gold medals in relay and individual events, as well as silver and bronze medals.
| Competition | Year | Event | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Short Track Speed Skating Championships | 2010 | 3000 m relay | Gold |
| World Short Track Speed Skating Championships | 2012 | 3000 m relay | Bronze |
| World Short Track Speed Skating Team Championships | 2010 | Team | Gold |
| Winter Universiade | 2009 | 3000 m | Gold |
| Winter Universiade | 2009 | 3000 m relay | Silver |
| World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships | 2006 | Overall | Silver |
2.1. World Short Track Speed Skating Championships
Choi Jung-Won has secured two medals at the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships. In 2010, at the championships held in Sofia, she was part of the South Korean team that won the gold medal in the 3000 meter relay event. Two years later, at the 2012 championships in Shanghai, she contributed to the team's bronze medal finish in the 3000 meter relay.
2.2. World Short Track Team Championships
In 2010, Choi Jung-Won participated in the World Short Track Speed Skating Team Championships held in Bormio. As a member of the South Korean team, she helped secure the gold medal in the team event, demonstrating her strong contribution to collective success.
2.3. Winter Universiade
Choi Jung-Won showcased her talent at the 2009 Winter Universiade in Harbin. She achieved significant success by winning the gold medal in the 3000 meter individual event. Additionally, she earned a silver medal as part of the 3000 meter relay team, further solidifying her performance at the games.
2.4. World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships
Early in her career, Choi Jung-Won competed at the World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships. In 2006, at the championships held in Miercurea-Ciuc, she secured a silver medal in the overall classification, indicating her promising potential as a young skater.