Hyun-Wook Cho

Born
Mar 15, 1970 (56 years old)
Events
High Jump

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.

Personal best · High Jump2.28
1998 season best2.20Jun 10, 1998

As of Nov 13, 2026: High Jump 2.28 (#405 all-time), 1998 season best 2.20 (Jun 10, 1998) · 56 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1998HJ 2.20–Jun 10, 1998–
1996HJ 2.10–Jul 26, 1996The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1995HJ 2.27–Jun 17, 1995Seoul (KOR)
1994HJ 2.23–Jun 18, 1994Seoul (KOR)
1992HJ 2.28–May 1, 1992Seoul (KOR)
1990HJ 2.26–Aug 10, 1990Seoul (KOR)
1989HJ 2.21–May 28, 1989Changhua (TPE)
1988HJ 2.25–Aug 12, 1988Seoul (KOR)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Hyun-Wook Cho's High Jump personal best is 2.28, set on May 1, 1992 in Seoul (KOR), #405 on the all-time list.

Hyun-Wook Cho competes in the High Jump.

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