Gim Yun-hee explained

Gim Yun-hee
Birth Date:10 July 1991
Birth Place:Gimpo, South Korea
Height:167cm (66inches)
Discipline:Rhythmic Gymnastics
Level:Senior International Elite
Natlteam:2009-2014
Headcoach:Jihee Kim
Retired:yes
Show-Medals:yes
Native Name:김윤희

Gim Yun-hee (; born 10 July 1991) is a South Korean retired rhythmic gymnast.[1] She represented her country in international competitions.

Career

Yun-hee began the sport in first grade at primary school. In 2009 she was a member of the South Korean national senior group, she went on to compete at the World Championships in Mie where they took 20th place.[2] In 2010, as an individual, she took part in the World Championships in Moscow where she competed only with hoop and ribbon, ending 128th in the All-Around, 33rd with hoop, 42nd with ribbon and 12th in teams.[3] In November she finished 4th in teams, along Lee Kyung-hwa, Shin Soo-ji and Son Yeon-jae, at the 2010 Asian Games.[4]

In 2011 she was selected for the World Championships in Montpellier, taking 44th place in the All-Around, 48th with hoop, 44th with ball, 56th with clubs, 30th with ribbon and 8th in teams.[5] In 2012 she competed at the qualification event for the 2012 Olympic Games, she finished in 20th place and so did not qualify.[6]

In March 2014 she participated in the World Cup in Stuttgart being 22nd in the All-Around, 23rd with hoop, 21st with ball, 23rd with clubs and 19th with ribbon.[7] In Pesaro she took 32nd place overall, 28th with hoop, 42nd with ball, 22nd with clubs and 32nd with ribbon.[8] In Sofia she finished 21st in the All-Around, 21st with hoop, 23rd with ball, 33rd with clubs and 23rd with ribbon.[9] In September she was selected for the World Championships in Izmir, she was 45th overall, 82nd with hoop, 44th with ball, 39th with clubs, 51st with ribbon and 10th in teams.[10] Shortly later she wo team silver with Lee Da-ae, Lee Na-kyung and Son Yeon-jae at the 2014 Asian Games.[11] In November she announced her retirement from the sport.[12] She then started working as a coach and commentator.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GIM Yun Hee - FIG Athlete Profile . 2024-06-29 . www.gymnastics.sport.
  2. Web site: 2009 World Championships . usagym.org.
  3. Web site: 2010 World Championships . static.usagym.org.
  4. Web site: 2010 Asian Games Teams . https://web.archive.org/web/20111003163834/http://www.jpn-gym.or.jp/rhythmic/2010/result/pdf/10agr_q.pdf . 3 October 2011 . www.jpn-gym.or.jp.
  5. Web site: 2011 World Championships . static.usagym.org.
  6. Web site: 2012 Olympic Test Event . https://web.archive.org/web/20240629202246/https://gymnasticsresults.com/archive/2012/eu/gbr/ogtestrg/indaa.pdf . 2024-06-29 . gymnasticsresults.com.
  7. Web site: 24 March 2014 . Stuttgart World Cup Results . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140324172701/http://www.rhythmicgymnasticsresults.com/2014/eu/ger/wcupstuttgart.html . 24 March 2014 . 24 March 2014 . rhythmic gymnastics results . dmy-all.
  8. Web site: 14 April 2014 . Pesaro World Cup Results . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140420031056/http://www.rhythmicgymnasticsresults.com/2014/eu/ita/worldcup.html . 2014-04-20 . 2014-04-19 . rhythmic gymnastics results.
  9. Web site: 10 August 2014 . Sofia World Cup Results . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141025051807/http://www.rhythmicgymnasticsresults.com/2014/eu/bul/dundee.html . 2014-10-25 . 2014-08-11 . rhythmic gymnastics results.
  10. Web site: 2014 World Championships . static.usagym.org.
  11. Web site: Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Final and Individual Qualif Asian Games 2014 – Asian Gymnastics Union . 2024-06-29 . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2014-11-01 . [제주체전]'리듬체조 맏언니'김윤희의 아름다운 금빛 마무리 ]. 2024-06-29 . 스포츠조선 . ko.
  13. Web site: 2015-04-19 . [포토] 김윤희 코치 '걱정스러운 표정으로' ]. 2024-06-29 . 스포츠조선 . ko.