Om Yun-chol is a North Korean weightlifter born on November 18, 1991. He is best known for his gold medal win at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the 56 kg division, as well as his gold medal wins at the 2013 World Championships and Asian Championships in the same class. He is a highly decorated weightlifter and a celebrated athlete in his home country.
Om Yun-chol is a member of Weight Lifter
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $5 billion (2024)
Om Yun-chol, the famed weightlifter from North Korea, is said to have accumulated an estimated net worth of $5 billion by 2024. Known for his exceptional skill and numerous accolades in the sport, Om Yun-chol has become a national icon in North Korea. With his consistent success in weightlifting competitions and strong endorsements, it comes as no surprise that he has amassed such a substantial fortune. Beyond his sporting achievements, Om Yun-chol's influence extends beyond the realm of weightlifting, as he has become a symbol of national pride and athleticism in his home country.
About
Weightlifter who won a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the 56 kg division. He also took gold at the 2013 World Championships and Asian Championships in the same class.
Before Fame
He was a very talented teenage Weight Lifter, before making his Olympic debut as a 20 year old.
Trivia
He became just the fifth man to lift three times his body weight.
Family Life
He was born in North Hamgyong, North Korea.
Associated With
He was part of a weightlifting display at the 2012 Olympics that included Kendrick Farris.