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Noh Do-hee

Noh Do-hee is a South Korean short track speed skater, two-time World Junior Champion, and gold medalist in the 3000m relay at the 2015 and 2016 World Championships.

1. Early life and education

Noh Do-hee's early life and educational journey laid the foundation for her distinguished career in short track speed skating.

1.1. Birth and childhood

Noh Do-hee was born on December 13, 1995, in South Korea. From an early age, she displayed a natural aptitude for ice skating, which would soon lead her into the competitive world of short track speed skating.

1.2. Education

Noh Do-hee pursued her education alongside her athletic development. She attended Tapdong Elementary School in Suwon, followed by Pyeongchon Middle School and Pyeongchon High School. Her academic journey culminated at Korea National Sport University, where she specialized in the Physical Education department. This institution is well-known for producing many of South Korea's elite athletes.

2. Career

Noh Do-hee's career as a short track speed skater saw a swift rise through the junior ranks, transitioning into a key member of the South Korean national senior team, and achieving notable success in both individual and relay events. She stands 67 in (171 cm) tall.

2.1. Junior career

Noh Do-hee achieved significant success during her junior career, demonstrating her potential as a future star. In 2013, she claimed the overall gold medal at the World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships held in Warsaw, Poland. Her performance included a gold medal in the 1500-meter event, a silver medal in the 1000-meter race, and another gold as part of the 3000-meter relay team. She also secured first place in the 1500-meter Superfinal.

She continued her dominance the following year, winning her second consecutive overall gold medal at the 2014 World Junior Championships in Erzurum, Turkey. At this event, she again won gold in both the 1500-meter event and the 1500-meter Superfinal, and contributed to another gold medal for the 3000-meter relay team.

2.2. Senior career

Noh Do-hee transitioned to the senior circuit with considerable momentum. She was called up to the South Korean national team for the 2014-15 season. During the 2014-15 World Cup events, she achieved two podium finishes in the 1500 meters. Specifically, at the third World Cup competition of the 2014-15 season, she earned a gold medal in the women's 3000-meter relay and a bronze medal in the women's 1500-meter event. In the fifth World Cup competition of the same season, she secured a silver medal in the first 1500-meter race.

Her strong performances continued into the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships. At the 2015 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Moscow, Noh was a crucial member of the South Korean 3000-meter relay team that won a gold medal. She repeated this achievement at the 2016 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships held in Seoul, where the South Korean women's 3000-meter relay team once again captured gold.

Noh Do-hee's personal bests, recorded in 2014, highlight her versatility across different distances:

  • 500 meters: 43.713 seconds
  • 1000 meters: 1:30.166
  • 1500 meters: 2:24.853
  • 3000 meters: 5:46.351
Noh Do-hee (second from left) after winning gold in the 3000-meter relay at the 2015 World Championships in Moscow.
Noh Do-hee (second from left) after winning gold in the 3000-meter relay at the 2015 World Championships in Moscow.

3. Major achievements and awards

Noh Do-hee has accumulated an impressive array of medals and awards throughout her career, spanning both international and national competitions.

3.1. International competitions

Her international success includes multiple gold medals in major championships and World Cup events:

  • World Championships:
    • Gold: 2015 Moscow - 3000 m relay
    • Gold: 2016 Seoul - 3000 m relay
  • Asian Winter Games:
    • Gold: 2017 Sapporo - 3000 m relay
    • Gold: 2025 Harbin - 2000 m mixed relay (planned participation/achievement)
  • World Junior Championships:
    • Gold: 2013 Warsaw - Overall
    • Gold: 2014 Erzurum - Overall
    • Gold: 2013 Warsaw - 1500 m
    • Gold: 2013 Warsaw - 3000 m relay
    • Gold: 2013 Warsaw - 1500 m Superfinal
    • Gold: 2014 Erzurum - 1500 m
    • Gold: 2014 Erzurum - 3000 m relay
    • Gold: 2014 Erzurum - 1500 m Superfinal
    • Silver: 2013 Warsaw - 1000 m
  • Winter Universiade:
    • Gold: 2017 Almaty - 3000 m relay
  • ISU World Cup:
    • Gold: 2014-15 Season, 3rd Competition - Women's 3000 m relay
    • Gold: 2014-15 Season, 3rd Competition - Women's 1500 m (two podium finishes overall in 1500m during the season)
    • Silver: 2014-15 Season, 5th Competition - Women's 1500 m (1st race)
    • Bronze: 2014-15 Season, 3rd Competition - Women's 1500 m

3.2. National competitions

Noh Do-hee has also excelled in domestic competitions within South Korea:

  • National Short Track Speed Skating Championships:
    • 2014 29th National Men's and Women's Comprehensive Short Track Speed Skating Championships:
      • Women's Overall - 1st place
      • Women's 3000 m Superfinal - 1st place
      • Women's 1000 m - 1st place
      • Women's 1500 m - achieved a notable result
  • National Winter Sports Festival:
    • 2014 95th National Winter Sports Festival (Short Track Women's High School Division):
      • 3000 m - Gold medal
      • 1500 m - Gold medal
      • 3000 m relay - Silver medal

4. Personal life

Beyond her athletic achievements, Noh Do-hee is affiliated with Korea National Sport University, where she pursued her higher education in physical education. This affiliation underscores her dedication to both academic and athletic excellence.

5. Legacy and reception

Noh Do-hee's legacy in South Korean short track speed skating is marked by her consistent high-level performance and her instrumental role in securing gold medals for her country, particularly in the relay events. As a two-time overall World Junior Champion, she was identified early as a generational talent, a promise she fulfilled by becoming a significant contributor to the senior national team. Her back-to-back gold medals in the 3000-meter relay at the 2015 and 2016 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships underscore South Korea's continued dominance in the sport and highlight her reliability as a team player. Her achievements in both individual and team events, spanning junior and senior levels, solidify her place as one of the accomplished short track speed skaters of her generation, contributing to the nation's rich heritage in the sport.