Kim Jae-bum

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.

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Name (English)

Kim Jae-bum

Name (Japanese)

金宰範

Reading

きむ・じぇぼむ

Born

January 25, 1985 (age 41)

Origin

Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang, South Korea

Height

180 cm

Occupation

judoka

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Aquarius / Ox

University

Yong In University

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• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim%20Jae-bum
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%87%91%E5%AE%B0%E7%AF%84
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q448133

Tags

• North Gyeongsang
• judoka

Last updated

September 18, 2026

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