Cha Kum-Chol
North Korean weightlifter
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| Intro | North Korean weightlifter | |
| A.K.A. | Cha Kum Chol Cha Kum-choi Kum Chol Cha | |
| A.K.A. | Cha Kum Chol Cha Kum-choi Kum Chol Cha | |
| Places | North Korea | |
| is | Athlete Weightlifter | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 19 July 1987, North Korea, North Korea | |
| Age | 37 years | |
| Star sign | Cancer |
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Biography
Cha Kum-Chol (Korean: 차금철; born July 19, 1987) is a North Korean weightlifter. His personal best combined lift is 283 kg.
At the 2007 World Championships he became world champion in the 56 kg category.
He competed in weightlifting at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 56kg division, where he equalled his personal best to finish fifth.
He is 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) tall and weighs 132 lb (60 kg).
Cha represents the April 25 Sports Team.