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HONG Seo In

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Rank45
Pts31.750
Age35
HandR

Personal Information

Residence Namyangju, KOR

Occupation Athlete

Languages Korean

Higher education Physical Education - Korea National Sport University: Seoul, KOR

License number 30111988000

Club

Sport Specific Information

When and where did you begin this sport? She took up the sport at age 15 in grade eight of middle school in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Why this sport? She thought it was interesting to play with a sword.

Club / Team Seoul Metropolitan Government: Republic of Korea

Name of coach Jeon Hee-Sook [club], KOR; Kim Hyung-Sup [national], KOR

Handedness Right

General Interest

Nicknames Hongdangmu [because of her family name. The nickname means 'carrot' in Korean]. (Athlete, 26 Sep 2023)

Memorable sporting achievement Winning bronze in team foil at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia. (Athlete, 26 Sep 2023)

Most influential person in career Her parents. (Athlete, 26 Sep 2023)

Injuries She has suffered injuries to her elbow and her knee during her career. (Athlete, 26 Sep 2023)

Sporting philosophy / motto "Life is not a big deal. Seize the day." (Athlete, 26 Sep 2023)

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