Ham Eun-ji (born July 23, 1997) is a South Korean professional
weightlifter
Weightlifting or weight lifting generally refers to physical exercises and sports in which people lift weights, often in the form of dumbbells, barbells or machines. People engage in weightlifting for a variety of different reasons. These can ...
who earned a spot at the
2020 Summer Olympics
The officially the and officially branded as were an international multi-sport event that was held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, with some of the preliminary sporting events beginning on 21 July 2021. Tokyo ...
in the 55 kg category.
Career
Eun-ji was introduced to weightlifting by her father at an early age, beginning weightlifting in grade 5.
Eun-ji is competing in the 2020 Summer Olympics in the 55 kg competition. Prior to the Olympics, she placed 1st in the Olympic test event.
Awards
''2020 National Business Weightlifting Championships - Best Weightlifter''.
References
External links
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1997 births
Living people
South Korean female weightlifters
Weightlifters at the 2020 Summer Olympics
Olympic weightlifters for South Korea
21st-century South Korean sportswomen
Weightlifters at the 2018 Asian Games
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