Kim Myong-Nam

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKim•Myong-Nam
Used nameKim•Myong-Nam
Name orderOriental
Born8 February 1969
Measurements70, 75 kg
NOC Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 1
Total 2

Biography

Kim Myong-Nam had the following podium finishes at major championships: 3rd in the 1992 Olympics Middleweight class (352.5 kg); 2nd in the 1996 Olympics Lightweight class (345.0 kg); 3rd in the 1989 World Championships Lightweight class (327.5 kg); 1st in the 1990 World Championships Lightweight class (342.5 kg); 3rd in the 1991 World Championships Lightweight class (340.0 kg); 3rd in the 1993 World Championships Middleweight class (362.5 kg); 1st in the 1990 Asian Games Middleweight class. He set three world records - one in the snatch, one in the clean & jerk, and one in the total.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1992 Summer Olympics Weightlifting PRK Kim Myong-Nam
Middleweight, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
1996 Summer Olympics Weightlifting PRK Kim Myong-Nam
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) 2 Silver

Special Notes