Kim Min-chan (born February 26, 1987) is a South Korean curler. He competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics as the alternate on the South Korean men's team skipped by Kim Chang-min.[1]

Kim Min-chan
Born (1987-02-26) February 26, 1987 (age 37)
Team
Curling clubUiseong CC, Uiseong
Gyeongsangbukdo Sports Council
Curling career
Member Association South Korea
World Championship
appearances
1 (2018)
Pacific-Asia Championship
appearances
4 (2009, 2011, 2012, 2017)
Olympic
appearances
1 (2018)
Medal record
Men's Curling
Representing  South Korea
Pacific-Asia Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 Erina
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Karuizawa
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Nanjing
Winter Universiade
Gold medal – first place 2011 Erzurum
Pacific Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place 2007 Naseby
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Beijing
Representing Uiseong
Korean Men's Championship
Gold medal – first place 2011 Uijeongbu
Gold medal – first place 2012 Uijeongbu
Gold medal – first place 2017 Icheon
Silver medal – second place 2013 Chuncheon
Silver medal – second place 2014 Chongju
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Icheon
Representing Seoul
Korean Mixed Doubles Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Jincheon
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Gangneung

Personal life

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His sister is Kim Min-jung, Team Kim's former coach.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Athlete Profile: KIM MinChan - Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. 2019-09-11. Archived from the original on 2018-02-03. Retrieved 2018-02-15.
  2. ^ "South Korean curling official leaves sport over alleged abuse of 'Garlic Girls'". CBC Sports. Retrieved June 21, 2022.