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My Take
Kim Jae-bum is, to me, a study in stubborn excellence. Dominating the 81 kg division while battling injuries throughout his career is no small feat, and his story climaxes beautifully: silver at his 2008 Olympic debut, then a 2012 rematch against Ole Bischof that he turned into gold. That four-year pursuit of redemption is the kind of narrative that makes judo more than sport. What moves me is not the medal count but his willingness to step onto the mat in pain rather than retreat. The Gimcheon native embodies a quieter, harder courage, and I find it deeply admirable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Jae-bum
- Name (Japanese)
- 金宰範
- Reading
- きむ・じぇぼむ
- Born
- January 25, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
- Origin
- Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- judoka
2. Background
- University
- Yong In University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/judo0060/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%87%91%E5%AE%B0%E7%AF%84
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Jae-bum born?
Born January 25, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Kim Jae-bum from?
Kim Jae-bum is from Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang, South Korea.
What does Kim Jae-bum do?
Kim Jae-bum works as judoka.
How tall is Kim Jae-bum?
Kim Jae-bum is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.