Lee Yun-yeol
South Korean professional gamer
Born
November 20th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Korea
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A professional gamer from South Korea, excelling in real-time strategy games. Rose to prominence in the competitive gaming scene, particularly in 'StarCraft: Brood War'. Achieved significant success in various tournaments, showcasing strategic prowess and high-level gameplay. Transitioned to 'StarCraft II', maintaining competitive relevance and securing victories in prominent international competitions.
Won the 2007 World Cyber Games Gold Medal
Achieved multiple victories in 'StarCraft II' tournaments
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