Yang, Eun-Hye

NOC Republic of Korea   
GenderWomen
Born25 Jul 1987 in Jeju, KOR
Height1.63 m
Weight 58 kg
Human Interest
Further Personal Information
Residence Jeju, KOR
Sport Specific Information
Club / Team Jeju Provincial Government: Jeju, KOR
Name of coach Oh Seung Woo
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Occupation Athlete
Sport Specific Information
Coach from which country? Korea
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Higher education Jeju National University: Jeju, KOR
General Interest
Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs Try not to have superstitions. (Athlete, 11 Aug 2012)
Memorable sporting achievement The 2011 World Championships and the 2010 Asian Games. (Athlete, 11 Aug 2012)
Sport Specific Information
Why this sport? She was encouraged to try the sport by her Physical Education teacher.
General Interest
Most influential person in career Her older sister. (Athlete, 11 Aug 2012)
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When and where did you begin this sport? Started when she was 14.
International Debut
Year 2011
Competing for Korea
Tournament World Championships
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Languages Korean
General Interest
Sporting philosophy / motto You have to concentrate on the game. (Athlete, 11 Aug 2012)

Major Results
Year Rank Event Venue
Olympic Games
2012 12 58kg   London
World Championships
2011 16 58kg   Paris
2011 21 58kg - Snatch   Paris
2011 15 58kg - Clean & Jerk   Paris
2010 10 58kg   Antalya
2010 18 58kg - Snatch   Antalya
2010 9 58kg - Clean & Jerk   Antalya
Asian Championships
2012 5 58kg   Pyeongtaek
2012 6 58kg - Snatch   Pyeongtaek
2012 5 58kg - Clean & Jerk   Pyeongtaek
Asian Games
2010   58kg   Guangzhou