Chang Myung-Sam
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Chang•Myung-Sam |
| Used name | Chang•Myung-Sam |
| Name order | Oriental |
| Born | 16 May 1963 |
| Died | 23 April 2012 in Seoul, Seoul (KOR) |
| NOC |  Republic of Korea |
Biography
Chang Myung-Sam was one of the early stars of Korean taekwondo. He won the 1982 World Championship in the 64 kg division, and was a three-time champion at the Asian Games (1982, 1984, 1988). Chang also won the World Cup title in both 1986 and 1987. He later became a professor at Kyung Hee University, where he taught taekwondo.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Summer Olympics | Taekwondo | KOR |
Chang Myung-Sam | |||
| Featherweight, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | 1 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died in a car accident.)