Lee Won-hee

South Korean judoka (born 1981)

Kim Mi-hyun (m. 2008-2012)
Yun Ji-hye (m. 2018)
Korean nameHangul
이원희
Hanja
李元熹
Revised RomanizationI Won-huiMcCune–ReischauerYi Wŏn-hŭi SportCountrySouth KoreaSportJudoWeight class–73 kgRank     5th dan black beltNow coachingSouth Korea National Team (Women)
Kim Jan-di, Jeong Bo-kyeong, Kim Seong-yeon, Kim Min-jeong, Bak Ji-yunAchievements and titlesOlympic GamesGold (2004)World Champ.Gold (2003)Asian Champ.Gold (2003, 2006)Highest world ranking1st (2003, 2004)Profile at external databasesIJF11643JudoInside.com13491 Updated on 30 May 2023.

Lee Won-hee (Korean: 이원희; born 19 July 1981) is a South Korean quadruple judo champion. Lee won the gold medal in the men's lightweight division at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.[1][2] He was the world champion in 2003.[3] He also won the gold medal in 2006 Asian Games and 2003 Asian Judo Championships.

He won his Olympic gold medal by way of Ippon against Vitaly Makarov of Russia with 9 seconds left. He was leading in the bout anyway, but had secured the win when he went in for Drop Seoi Nage and combined it with Kouchi gari to deliver Makarov onto his back with force. He was voted top judoka in the 2004 Olympics.[4] Lee was renowned for his favourite technique Tai Otoshi.[5]

Lee is arguably one of the best South Korean judokas ever to live.[6][according to whom?] During his active career, he was nicknamed "Mr. Ippon" and "Grand Slammer" for his 48-game winning streak, of which, 43 were won by ippon.[7] He lost to Wang Ki-chun in the qualifications for the 2007 World Championships in Rio de Janeiro and 2008 Olympics in Beijing.[8]

Lee taught judo at his alma mater Yong In University.[9] In 2015, he was promoted to head coach of the South Korean Women's Judo National Team.[10]

Personal life

Lee attended Boseong Middle School.[11] He is believed to have an IQ of 148.[7]

In 2008, Lee married golfer Kim Mi-hyun,[12] and they have a son, Yeseong.[13] The couple divorced in 2012.[14]

In 2018, Lee married South Korean table tennis player Yun Ji-Hye[15] and have a daughter together.[16][17]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2024 Physical: 100 Contestant Season 2 [18]

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Lee Won-hee". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Lee Won Hee brings Korea's first gold". The Chosun Ilbo. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Lee Won Hee celebrates his victory over Daniel". gettyimages.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Lee Won-hee selected as Athens top performer". The Chosun Ilbo. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Lee Won Hee Tai Otoshi Master". metavideos.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Korean Judo Excellence". reddragondiaries.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Lee Wonhee: Strong, Fast, Determined". english.donga.com. Archived from the original on 19 January 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  8. ^ "2008 Korea Judo Championships". YouTube. Archived from the original on 12 May 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  9. ^ "Running Man Ep 271". kshowonline.com. Archived from the original on 1 October 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  10. ^ "Cool Kiz on the Block: Training with Song Daenam and Choi Minho". YouTube. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  11. ^ "Cool Kiz on the Block: The First Official Match". YouTube. Archived from the original on 28 February 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  12. ^ "2008 Awards: Happiest News". seoulsisters.wordpress.com. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  13. ^ "Cool Kiz on the Block: The First Judo Audition". YouTube. Archived from the original on 3 May 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  14. ^ "이원희 김미현 이혼이유는?...김미현 은퇴 이것때문에" [What is the reason for Lee Won-hee and Kim Mi-hyun's divorce?... Kim Mi-hyun retires because of this]. ggilbo.com (in Korean). 29 June 2021. Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  15. ^ "이원희♥윤지혜 부부 득녀 "한판이, 태어나줘서 고마워"" [Lee Won-hee and Yoon Ji-hye have a daughter, "Han Pan-i, thank you for being born."]. SBS NEWS (in Korean). 17 July 2018. Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  16. ^ "'국가대표 부부' 이원희♥윤지혜, 2월 결혼부터 7월 득녀까지[종합]" [‘National couple’ Lee Won-hee ♥ Yoon Ji-hye, from marriage in February to having a daughter in July [Comprehensive]]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 19 July 2020. Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  17. ^ "이원희 김미현 만남부터 헤어짐, 그리고 재혼까지" [Wonhee Lee and Mihyeon Kim From meeting to breaking up and remarriage]. ggilbo.com (in Korean). 4 August 2021. Archived from the original on 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  18. ^ 강선애 (26 February 2024). ""김동현·모태범→골든차일드 이장준"…'피지컬100' 시즌2, 출연자 100인 공개". SBS News (in Korean). Retrieved 19 March 2024.

External links

  • Lee Won-hee at the International Judo FederationEdit on Wikidata
  • Lee Won-hee at JudoInside.comEdit on Wikidata
  • Lee Won-hee at AllJudo.net (in French)Edit on Wikidata
  • Lee Won-hee at OlympediaEdit on Wikidata
  • Lee Won-hee at The-Sports.org Edit this at Wikidata
  • Lee Won-hee at databaseOlympics.com (archived) Edit this at Wikidata
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1965: −68 kg   •   1975–75: −63 kg   •   1979–97: −71 kg   •   1999–present: −73 kg


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