[All] Kim Sang-gyeom wins silver! What's his world ranking? Wife, Instagram, and hard labor.

Kim Sang-gyeom's silver medal in snowboarding is a hot topic! What was his world ranking? We'll tell you all about his athletic career, including working as a day laborer, his wife, and even his Instagram information.

1. Kim Sang-gyeom's silver medal, how significant is this record?

Kim Sang-gyeom won a silver medal in the men's parallel giant slalom snowboarding event at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
This medal goes beyond mere individual achievement;

 

- Korea's first medal at this competition
- The 400th medal in South Korea's Olympic history
- Korea's second Olympic medal in snow sports history

Together they left behind a symbolic record called .

Although he lost the final to the defending champion from Austria by just 0.19 seconds, the performance itself was enough to earn him applause.

2. What was Kim Sang-gyeom's world ranking?

There are many people who find this surprising,
Kim Sang-gyeom, when he was competing in the Olympics

He was ranked 13th in the world in the snowboarding parallel slalom.

 

He was not a player who was highly anticipated as a strong candidate for the gold medal.
Even locally, it was evaluated as a 'dark horse'.
Nevertheless, they defeated strong opponents one after another starting from the round of 16 and advanced to the finals.
It really showed the variables of the Olympic stage.

3. From day labor to hard labor… Kim Sang-gyeom's realistic life as an athlete

The reason why Kim Sang-gyeom's story resonates with so many people is
Because the reality before the medal was so burdensome.

 

- Long-term active member of the national team
- Joining a professional team is after the age of 30.
- National team training approximately 300 days a year
- Part-time day labor through dispatched workers to make a living

 

Even in an environment where an injury could end a player's career
He revealed that he took risks and worked hard because he couldn't give up on exercise.
So, this silver medal is not a 'miracle' but rather 'the result of perseverance'.

4. Kim Sang-gyeom's wife, her marriage story also a hot topic.

Kim Sang-gyeom is already married.
In an interview after winning this silver medal,
He touched the hearts of many by saying, “My wife was the first thing that came to mind.”

As he was someone who helped me endure difficult times both financially and psychologically during my long career as a player,
This medal is a personal achievement of Kim Sang-gyeom.
There are many evaluations that say it is a result of the family working together.

Specific personal information about his wife has not been released,
It became known that there was a supporter who quietly stayed by his side.
More cheering continues.

 

5. What is Kim Sang-gyeom's Instagram account?

Kim Sang-gyeom said through Instagram

 

We share photos from training, competitions, and everyday life.

Instagram ID: @sangkyum__kim

After the Olympics, the number of followers increased rapidly,
The silver medal certificate and thank you message are flooded with encouraging comments.

 

6. Kim Sang-gyeom, will you continue to challenge for the Olympics?

 

After winning the silver medal, Kim Sang-gyeom
“I want to keep challenging myself as long as I have the physical strength.”
They expressed their intention to compete in the 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics.

As an athlete who won his first Olympic medal at the age of 37,
The challenges ahead are also a great source of motivation for many fans.

 

Q&A 

 

Q. Kim Sang-gyeom is ranked 13th in the world. Is it possible for him to win a silver medal?
A. It's possible. The Olympics are a single-elimination tournament, so your condition and concentration on the day have a big impact.

 

Q. Did Kim Sang-gyeom really do hard labor?
A. Yes, that's what he himself revealed. He supported himself by working as a day laborer outside of national team training.

 

Q. Is Kim Sang-gyeom married?
A. Yes, he is married and he revealed that his wife was the first thing that came to his mind after winning the silver medal.

 

Q. What kind of content can I see on Kim Sang-gyeom's Instagram?
A. You can check posts about training, competitions, and daily life.

 

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