Park Tae-hwan
South Korean Olympic swimmer
Born
September 27th, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Korea
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A South Korean swimmer excelled in freestyle events. Achieved success at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, winning gold in the 400m freestyle. Claimed multiple medals in World Championships, establishing a record as one of the leading swimmers in the 400m freestyle. Competed in the 2000s and 2010s, contributing to the popularity of competitive swimming in South Korea.
Gold medal in 400m freestyle at the 2008 Olympics
Multiple medals at World Swimming Championships
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