Choo Nan-Yool

Choo Nan-Yool is a South Korean taekwondo practitioner and Olympian.

Career

When taekwondo debuted as a demonstration sport at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, Choo won a gold medal in the women's flyweight division. She was 16 years old at the time of her win and defeated Maria Angela Naranjo of Spain in the final match by 3 points to 0.5 points.
Choo studied a degree in Taekwondo from Korean National University in Seoul. She is certified by the World Taekwondo Federation as a Master Instructor.
Choo's daughter Binny Lee is a competitive golfer.