Thomas Hong
Thomas Insuk Hong (born July 2, 1997) is an American short track speed skater. He competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Insuk Hong |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | July 2, 1997 Seoul, South Korea |
| Residence | Laurel, Maryland, U.S. |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  |
| Sport | Short track speed skating |
Early life and education
Hong was born in Seoul, South Korea to parents Hang Jung and DooPyeo Hong. Hong immigrated to the United States as a child.[2] He was raised in Laurel, Maryland and graduated from Atholton High School.[2] He currently attends University of Maryland, College Park.[2]
Hong speaks Korean and English.[2]
gollark: Hi.
gollark: *What* under UV?
gollark: Although I guess being imprisoned is an arbitrary human construct too.
gollark: Time to become a burglar and steal people's stuff but not get punished because ownership is an arbitrary human construct!
gollark: well, that seems like a weird view if you apply it to physical objects, which constantly change slightly when they interact with their environment.
References
- "Athlete Profile: Thomas Insuk HONG - Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com.
- Shaffer, Jonas (February 3, 2018). "Olympics a homecoming for South Korean-born, Laurel-raised short-track speedskater Thomas Hong". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
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