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Hyun-Wook Cho

KORKORMen
Birth dateMar 15, 1970
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Cho Hyun-Wook (Korean: 조현욱; RR: Jo Hyeon-uk (born 15 March 1970) is a retired South Korean high jumper.

He won the silver medal at the 1987 Asian Athletics Championships and the gold medal at the 1989 Asian Athletics Championships. He competed at the 1988, 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, but did not reach the final.

His personal best jump is 2.28 metres, achieved in May 1992 in Seoul. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.

Key facts
High Jump
2.28
#414 all-time
1998 season best
2.20
Jun 10, 1998
1998 season best
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: High Jump 2.28 (#414 all-time), 1998 season best 2.20 (Jun 10, 1998) · 56 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1998
HJ
2.20-Jun 10, 1998
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1996
HJ
2.10-Jul 26, 1996
↑
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1995
HJ
2.27-Jun 17, 1995
↑
Seoul (KOR)
1994
HJ
2.23-Jun 18, 1994
↑
Seoul (KOR)
1992
HJ
2.28-May 1, 1992
↑
Seoul (KOR)
1990
HJ
2.26-Aug 10, 1990
↑
Seoul (KOR)
1989
HJ
2.21-May 28, 1989
↑
Changhua (TPE)
1988
HJ
2.25-Aug 12, 1988
↑
Seoul (KOR)
1987
HJ
2.22-Jul 24, 1987
↑
Singapore (SGP)

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.20-Jun 10Korean Championships, Seoul

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.10-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA

1995

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.27-Jun 17Seoul

1994

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.15-Oct 15Hiroshima Asian Games, Hiroshima
HJ
2.23-Jun 18Seoul Korean Championships, Seoul

1992

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.10-Jul 31The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
HJ
2.28-May 1Seoul

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.26-Aug 10Seoul

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.20-Aug 29Duisburg Universiade, Duisburg
HJ
2.21-May 28Changhua

1988

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.22-Sep 24The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
HJ
2.25-Aug 12Seoul

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.22-Jul 24Singapore Asian Championships, Singapore

Honours

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Singapore Asian Championships

High Jump

1987
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Singapore Asian Championships

High Jump

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Hyun-Wook Cho's High Jump personal best?

Hyun-Wook Cho's High Jump personal best is 2.28, set on May 1, 1992 in Seoul (KOR), #414 on the all-time list.

Which events does Hyun-Wook Cho compete in?

Hyun-Wook Cho competes in the High Jump.

How did Hyun-Wook Cho perform in 1998?

1998 season best: 2.20, set on Jun 10, 1998.