Thomas Hong

Thomas Hong
Personal information
Full name Thomas Insuk Hong
Nationality American
Born (1997-07-02) 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  United States
Sport Short track speed skating

Thomas Insuk Hong (born July 2, 1997) is an American short track speed skater. He competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics.[1]

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]

References

  1. ↑ "Athlete Profile: Thomas Insuk HONG - Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Shaffer, Jonas (2018-02-03). "Olympics a homecoming for South Korean-born, Laurel-raised short-track speedskater Thomas Hong". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2018-02-18.


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