Kim Weon-kee explained

Kim Weon-Kee (; January 6, 1962 – July 27, 2017^[1]) was a South Korean Greco-Roman wrestler and Olympic champion.

Kim was born in Hampyeong, South Jeolla Province, South Korea.

Career

Kim received a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.^[2] In the group round, he ended four of his five matches by fall or technical fall, including a win over reigning Olympic champion Stelios Mygiakis of Greece by technical fall.

In 1986, Kim retired from competitive wrestling for good after losing his spot for the 1986 Asian Games to future Olympic bronze medalist An Dae-Hyun in the national trial.

Post career

Kim earned his master's degree in exercise physiology from Chonnam National University in 1987 and Ph.D. in physical education from Kyung Hee University in 2009.

Death

Kim died from a heart attack on July 27, 2017 after a hiking trip at Chiaksan. He is survived by is wife.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: [부음] LA올림픽 레슬링 금메달리스트 김원기 별세 외 ]. 28 July 2017 . ko . 2017-10-20.
2. http://www.databaseolympics.com/games/gamessport.htm?g=21&sp=WRE "1984 Summer Olympics  - Los Angeles, United States  - Wrestling"
3. Web site: 김원기 LA올림픽 레슬링 금메달리스트 심장마비로 별세 . sports.news.naver.com . July 27, 2017. ko .