South Korean figure skater (born 1957)
Shin Hea-sook |
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Native name | 신혜숙 |
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Born | (1957-11-29) 29 November 1957 (age 67) |
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Country | South Korea |
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Began skating | 1969 |
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Retired | 1980 |
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Shin Hea-sook (born 29 November 1957) is a former competitive South Korean figure skater. She is a two-time South Korean National champion (1979, 1980) and competed in the ladies' singles event at the 1980 Winter Olympics.[1]
Career
Due to the lack of figure skating rinks in South Korea at the time, Shin primarily lived and trained in Japan throughout her competitive figure skating career. She began coaching in 1984 following her retirement. She currently coaches in Seoul.[2][3]
Her current students include:
Her former students include:
Competitive highlights
References