 Kim Kwang-Hyok in the marathon at the 2012 Olympics in London | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 22, 1988 |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 53 kg (117 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  North Korea |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Marathon |
| Kim Kwang-hyok | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 김광혁 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Gim Gwang-hyeok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Kwang'hyŏk |
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