Kim Un-jong (gymnast)

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Kim Un-jong
Country representedFlag of North Korea.svg  North Korea
Born (1986-08-13) 13 August 1986 (age 37)
Discipline Women's artistic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
(North Korea national team)
Years on national team2004

Kim Un-jong (born 13 August 1986) is a North Korean artistic gymnast, representing her nation at international competitions. [1]

She participated at the 2004 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "2003 World Gymnastics Championships athletes - Kim Un Jong". longinestiming.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.