Lee Won-hee
South Korean judoka (born 1981)
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::summary South Korean judoka (born 1981) ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| image_size | |
| nationality | South Korean |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Seoul, South Korea |
| education | Yongin University |
| spouse | {{plainlist |
| coaching | South Korea National Team (Women) |
| Kim Jan-di, Jeong Bo-kyeong, Kim Seong-yeon, Kim Min-jeong, Bak Ji-yun | |
| height | 172 cm |
| module | |
| hangul | %이원희 |
| hanja | 李元熹 |
| child | yes |
| country | |
| weight_class | –73 kg |
| rank | |
| dan | 5 |
| worlds_rank | |
| worlds_year | 2003 |
| worlds_weight | Men's 73 kg |
| regionals_type | AS |
| regionals_rank | 1 |
| regionals_year | 2003 |
| regionals_weight | |
| regionals_year2 | 2006 |
| regionals_weight2 | Men's 73 kg |
| olympics_rank | 1 |
| olympics_year | 2004 |
| olympics_weight | Men's 73 kg |
| highestranking | 1st (2003, 2004) |
| medaltemplates | |
| updated | 30 May 2023 |
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- Kim Mi-hyun (m. 2008–2012)
- Yun Ji-hye (m. 2018) | coaching = South Korea National Team (Women) Kim Jan-di, Jeong Bo-kyeong, Kim Seong-yeon, Kim Min-jeong, Bak Ji-yun | height = 172 cm | module = {{Infobox Korean name/auto | hangul = %이원희 | hanja = 李元熹 | child = yes | country = South Korea | weight_class = –73 kg | rank = | rank_ref = | dan = 5 | worlds_rank = 1 | worlds_year = 2003 | worlds_weight = Men's 73 kg | regionals_type = AS | regionals_rank = 1 | regionals_year = 2003 | regionals_weight = | regionals_year2 = 2006 | regionals_weight2 = Men's 73 kg | nationals = | olympics_rank = 1 | olympics_year = 2004 | olympics_weight = Men's 73 kg | highestranking = 1st (2003, 2004) | show-medals = | medaltemplates = | updated = 30 May 2023
Lee Won-hee (; born 19 July 1981) is a South Korean quadruple judo champion. Lee won the gold medal in the men's lightweight division at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. He was the world champion in 2003. He also won the gold medal in 2006 Asian Games and 2003 Asian Judo Championships.
He won his Olympic gold medal by way of Ippon against Vitaly Makarov of Russia with 9 seconds left. He was leading in the bout anyway, but had secured the win when he went in for Drop Seoi Nage and combined it with Kouchi gari to deliver Makarov onto his back with force. He was voted top judoka in the 2004 Olympics. Lee was renowned for his favourite technique Tai Otoshi.
Lee is arguably one of the best South Korean judokas ever to live. During his active career, he was nicknamed "Mr. Ippon" and "Grand Slammer" for his 48-game winning streak, of which, 43 were won by ippon. He lost to Wang Ki-chun in the qualifications for the 2007 World Championships in Rio de Janeiro and 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
Lee taught judo at his alma mater Yong In University. In 2015, he was promoted to head coach of the South Korean Women's Judo National Team.
Personal life
Lee attended Boseong Middle School.
In 2008, Lee married golfer Kim Mi-hyun, and they have a son, Yeseong. The couple divorced in 2012.
In 2018, Lee married South Korean table tennis player Yun Ji-Hye and have a daughter together.
Filmography
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. | 2024 | 2022 | 2019 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical: 100 | Contestant | Season 2 | |||||||
| Gukttaeneun Gukttaeda | Guest | Ep 13-14 | date=2022-06-10 | title='국대는 국대다' 이원희, 복귀전 일주일 전 '긴급 소집'…충격 발표 | trans-title='Gukttaeneun Gukttaeda' Lee Wonhee's, "urgent call" a week before his return...a shocking announcement | url=http://www.mbn.co.kr/news/culture/4780339 | access-date=2024-04-22 | website=Maeil Broadcasting Network | language=ko |
| The Gentlemen's League | Guest | Ep 19 | date=2019-10-27 | title='뭉쳐야찬다' 이원희, 천하장사 이만기 상대로도 한판승 | trans-title='The Gentlemen's League' Lee Wonhee wins against Lee Manki, the worlds best player | url=https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01082406622657184&mediaCodeNo=258 | access-date=2024-04-22 | website= | language=ko |
| King of Mask Singer | Contestant | Ep 83 | date=2016-10-30 | title='저축맨' 유도 금메달리스트 이원희 등장, 박치+성대모사 무능력자 '예능 화수분' (복면가왕) | trans-title='Savings Man' Lee Wonhee, gold medalist in Judo, appears on variety show (King of Mask Singer) | url=http://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=431833 | access-date=2024-04-22 | website=뉴스인사이드 | language=ko |
| Cool Kiz on The Block | Coach | Ep 138-143 | date=2015-10-06 | title=올림픽영웅 이원희-조준호, '예체능' 유도편 코치 투입 | url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201510060921523410 | access-date=2024-04-22 | website=newsen | language=ko | archive-date=22 April 2024 |
| Running Man | Contestant | Ep 271-272 | date=2015-10-30 | title='런닝맨' 김기태-이원희-정두홍 등 스포츠인 100명과 방송인 100명 승부전 예고 | trans-title='Running Man' 100 Sportsmen, including Kim Ki Tae, Lee Wonhee, and Jung Doohong, and 100 broadcasters will compete | url=http://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=357482 | access-date=2024-04-22 | website=뉴스인사이드 | language=ko |
| Cool Kiz on The Block | Coach | Ep 125-137 | |||||||
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References
References
- {{cite Sports-Reference
- "Lee Won Hee brings Korea's first gold".
- (2 October 2003). "Lee Won Hee celebrates his victory over Daniel".
- "Lee Won-hee selected as Athens top performer".
- "Lee Won Hee Tai Otoshi Master".
- (23 August 2013). "Korean Judo Excellence".
- "Lee Wonhee: Strong, Fast, Determined".
- (6 September 2015). "2008 Korea Judo Championships".
- "Running Man Ep 271".
- (12 January 2016). "Cool Kiz on the Block: Training with Song Daenam and Choi Minho".
- (3 November 2015). "Cool Kiz on the Block: The First Official Match".
- (21 January 2009). "2008 Awards: Happiest News".
- (December 2015). "Cool Kiz on the Block: The First Judo Audition".
- (29 June 2021). "이원희 김미현 이혼이유는?...김미현 은퇴 이것때문에".
- (17 July 2018). "이원희♥윤지혜 부부 득녀 "한판이, 태어나줘서 고마워"".
- (19 July 2020). "'국가대표 부부' 이원희♥윤지혜, 2월 결혼부터 7월 득녀까지[종합]".
- (4 August 2021). "이원희 김미현 만남부터 헤어짐, 그리고 재혼까지".
- 강선애. (February 26, 2024). ""김동현·모태범→골든차일드 이장준"…'피지컬100' 시즌2, 출연자 100인 공개".
- (2022-06-10). "'국대는 국대다' 이원희, 복귀전 일주일 전 '긴급 소집'…충격 발표".
- (2019-10-27). "'뭉쳐야찬다' 이원희, 천하장사 이만기 상대로도 한판승".
- (2016-10-30). "'저축맨' 유도 금메달리스트 이원희 등장, 박치+성대모사 무능력자 '예능 화수분' (복면가왕)".
- (2015-10-06). "올림픽영웅 이원희-조준호, '예체능' 유도편 코치 투입".
- (2015-10-30). "'런닝맨' 김기태-이원희-정두홍 등 스포츠인 100명과 방송인 100명 승부전 예고".
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