Park Ho-hyun
South Korean female javelin thrower
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| Intro | South Korean female javelin thrower | |
| A.K.A. | Ho-hyun Park | |
| A.K.A. | Ho-hyun Park | |
| Places | South Korea | |
| is | Athlete Javelin thrower | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 21 March 1978 | |
| Age | 46 years | |
| Star sign | Aries |
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Biography
Park Ho-hyun (born 21 March 1978) is a South Korean female javelin thrower. She achieved her personal best of 55.58 m (182 ft 4 in) at the 2005 Asian Athletics Championships in Incheon, South Korea. This made her the Asian champion that year ahead of her compatriot Lee Young-sun. She was the sole gold medallist for the host nation at the event. In her younger years she won medals at the Asian Junior Athletics Championships in 1996 and 1997.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Asian Junior Championships | New Delhi, India | 3rd | Javelin throw | 48.68 m |
| World Junior Championships | Sydney, Australia | 11th (q) | Javelin throw | 44.42 m | |
| 1997 | Asian Junior Championships | Bangkok, Thailand | 2nd | Javelin throw | 54.48 m |
| 2005 | Asian Championships | Incheon, South Korea | 1st | Javelin throw | 55.58 m |