Corina Saebom Park
Olympic speed skater, two-time Olympic medalist
Corina Saebom Park (born December 8, 1994) is a South Korean-American short track speed skater who has represented South Korea at the Olympic Games. Born in the United States to a Korean mother and American father, Park grew up in both countries before pursuing a professional skating career. She competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang and the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, earning medals for South Korea in relay events. Known for her speed and tactical racing abilities in the short track discipline, Park has been a consistent competitor on the International Skating Union World Cup circuit. Her career represents the growing diversity of Olympic athletes and the increasing competitiveness of Asian nations in winter sports. Park's achievements have made her a notable figure in speed skating, contributing to South Korea's strength in the sport during the 2020s.
Athlete
American
1994
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Corina
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