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- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Kim Jong-chol Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ↑ "KPA athletes prove successful in world military games". KCNA. Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ↑ Kim Jong-chol at World Athletics
- ↑ Kim Jong-chol at Olympedia
- ↑ Kim Jong-chol at Tilastopaja (registration required)
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