1. Overview
Kim Seoung-il (김성일Gim Seong-ilKorean; born December 19, 1990) is a South Korean short track speed skater. He is renowned for his achievements in international competitions, including a silver medal in the 5000 metre relay at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and a gold medal in the same event at the 2010 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships. He has also earned multiple medals at the Winter Universiade, Short Track Speed Skating World Cup events, and various domestic championships.
2. Early Life and Education
Kim Seoung-il's early life and educational background laid the foundation for his athletic career.
2.1. Birth and Early Life
Kim Seoung-il was born on December 19, 1990, in Daegu, South Korea.
2.2. Education
He completed his secondary education at Gyeongsin High School in Daegu. Following high school, Kim Seoung-il pursued higher education at Dankook University, where he was enrolled in the Physical Education Department within the College of Education.
3. Career
Kim Seoung-il's career as a short track speed skater is marked by consistent participation in both national and international events, leading to numerous significant achievements and medal wins.
3.1. National Team Selections
Kim Seoung-il was a prominent member of the South Korean national short track speed skating team, representing his country in several major international competitions:
- 2007 Asian Championships
- 2009 Harbin Winter Universiade
- 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics
- 2011 Erzurum Winter Universiade
3.2. Major International Competitions
Kim Seoung-il has competed in and achieved significant results at various major international short track speed skating events, demonstrating his skill and contribution to the South Korean team.
3.2.1. Winter Olympics
At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Kim Seoung-il earned a silver medal in the men's 5000 metre relay. He contributed to the team's success by skating in the semifinals of the event. The South Korean men's short track team at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, which included Lee Jung-su, Lee Ho-suk, Sung Si-baek, and Kwak Yoon-gy, was considered a formidable lineup, securing multiple medals across various individual events.
3.2.2. World Championships
Kim Seoung-il achieved notable success at the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships.
- In 2010, at the World Championships in Sofia, he won a gold medal in the 5000 metre relay.
- He also secured a gold medal at the 2010 World Short Track Speed Skating Team Championships in Bormio as part of the South Korean team.
3.2.3. Winter Universiade
Kim Seoung-il competed in multiple Winter Universiade events, securing several medals.
- At the 2009 Winter Universiade in Harbin, he won two silver medals: one in the men's 1500 metre event and another in the 3000 metre event. In both the 1500m and 3000m races, he finished behind Lee Seung-hoon, who would later become an Olympic gold medalist in speed skating. Kim also earned a bronze medal in the 5000 metre relay, where he competed alongside Lee Seung-hoon.
- At the 2011 Winter Universiade in Erzurum, he added two bronze medals to his collection, one in the 1000 metre event and another in the 1500 metre event. The 5000m relay team finished 4th at this event.
3.2.4. World Cup
Kim Seoung-il participated in the Short Track Speed Skating World Cup series, achieving podium finishes:
- In 2009, he was part of the winning team in the men's 5000 metre relay at the 1st and 3rd World Cup events.
- He also secured a bronze medal (3rd place) in the men's 1000 metre event at the 1st World Cup event in 2009.
3.2.5. Asian Championships
Kim Seoung-il competed successfully at the Asian Short Track Speed Skating Championships in 2007:
- He won gold medals in the men's 1500 metre, 3000 metre, and 5000 metre relay events.
- He finished 6th in the 500 metre event and 5th in the 1000 metre event.
3.3. Domestic Competitions
Kim Seoung-il has a long list of achievements in various domestic short track speed skating competitions and selection events within South Korea:
- 2009/2010 National Team Selection Trials (24th National Men's and Women's Comprehensive Short Track Championships):
- 3rd place in men's 1500m
- 2nd place in men's 3000m (Super Final)
- 3rd place overall
- 24th President's Cup National Men's and Women's Short Track Speed Skating Competition:
- 1st place in high school men's 1500m
- 1st place in 3000m
- 3rd Seongnam Mayor's Cup National Men's and Women's Middle and High School Short Track Competition:
- 1st place in high school men's 3000m
- 89th National Winter Sports Festival:
- 1st place in 1500m
- 2nd place in 3000m
- 23rd President's Cup National Men's and Women's Short Track Speed Skating Competition:
- 3rd place in high school men's 3000m
- 22nd National Men's and Women's Comprehensive Short Track Championships:
- 3rd place in men's 1500m
- 3rd place in 3000m (Super Final)
- 21st National Men's and Women's Student Category Comprehensive Short Track Championships:
- 3rd place in high school men's 3000m
- 88th National Winter Sports Festival:
- 1st place in 1500m
- 2nd place in 1500m
- 3rd place in 3000m
- 3rd place in 3000m relay
- 2nd place in 1500m
- 3rd place in 3000m
- 1st Seongnam Mayor's Cup National Men's and Women's Middle and High School Short Track Competition:
- 2nd place in high school men's 3000m
- 87th National Winter Sports Festival:
- 1st place in 1500m
- 2nd place in 3000m
- 1st place in 3000m
- 1st place in 3000m
- 2nd place in 1500m
- 1st place in 1500m
- 2nd place in 1500m
- 18th National Men's and Women's Student Category Comprehensive Short Track Speed Skating Championships:
- 2nd place in middle school men's 3000m
- 85th National Winter Sports Festival:
- 5th place in middle school men's 3000m
- 19th President's Cup National Men's and Women's Short Track Speed Skating Competition:
- 2nd place in middle school men's 3000m
- 84th National Winter Sports Festival:
- 2nd place in elementary school men's 1500m
- 3rd place in elementary school men's 2000m
- 5th National Men's and Women's Rising Stars Short Track Competition:
- 3rd place in elementary school (5th-6th grade) men's 1500m
- 2nd place in elementary school (5th-6th grade) men's 1500m
- 2nd place overall in elementary school (5th-6th grade) men's
- 1st place in elementary school (5th-6th grade) men's 500m
- 18th President's Cup National Men's and Women's Short Track Speed Skating Competition:
- 2nd place in elementary school men's 2000m
- 1st place in elementary school men's 2000m relay
- 19th National Men's and Women's Short Track Speed Skating Competition:
- 2nd place in elementary school men's 1500m
- 16th National Men's and Women's Student Category Comprehensive Short Track Speed Skating Championships:
- 1st place in elementary school men's 500m
- 83rd National Sports Festival Winter Competition:
- 1st place in elementary school men's 2000m
- 17th President's Cup National Men's and Women's Short Track Speed Skating Competition:
- 3rd place in elementary school men's 1500m
- 2nd place in elementary school men's 1000m
- 18th National Men's and Women's Short Track Speed Skating Competition:
- 1st place in elementary school men's 2000m
- 15th National Men's and Women's Student Category Comprehensive Short Track Speed Skating Championships:
- 2nd place in elementary school men's 1500m
- 3rd National Men's and Women's Rising Stars Short Track Speed Skating Championships:
- 1st place in men's (3rd-4th grade) 1000m
- 2nd place in men's (3rd-4th grade) 1500m
- 2nd place overall in men's (3rd-4th grade)
4. Personal Life
As of the available information, no specific details about Kim Seoung-il's personal life, such as family or hobbies, are publicly disclosed beyond his athletic career. His recorded height is 69 in (174 cm) and his weight is 132 lb (60 kg).