An Chang-rim
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An Changrim 안창림 安昌林 |
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An Changrim at the 2013 All Japan University Judo Championships
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2 March 1994 Kyoto, Japan |
| Native name | 안창림 安昌林 |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Ethnicity | Zainichi Korean |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 73kg (161lb) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Style | Judo |
| Fighting out of | Seoul, South Korea |
| Team | South Korea National Team Suwon City Hall |
| Trainer | Song Dae-nam |
| Rank | 2nd degree black belt in Judo |
| University | Yongin University |
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An Chang-rim (Hangul: 안창림; Japanese: 安昌林 (An Chanrimu?); born 2 March 1994 in Kyoto) is a South Korean judoka.
An began his rise as one of judo's top lightweights by becoming junior World Champion. It was followed by a two-year podium streak, including wins at the prestigious Grand Slam Abu Dhabi and Tokyo. He is known for his physical, aggressive style of fighting, and is a versatile stylist of seoi nage.
An won a bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships. South Korea's premier lightweight, he represented Korea at the 2016 Olympics. He was also seeded first at the Olympics. He is currently ranked fourth in the world.
An was born to second generation Japanese-Korean parents. He was talent - scouted by the Japanese national judo team, but he declined citing he was discriminated against. He was offered a large sum of money to represent Japan.
An began judo in first grade. He attended Kyoto City Hachijo Junior High School, where he began to compete. He was unable to compete internationally because he was not a naturalized Japanese.
Before moving to Korea, An was a student at the University of Tsukuba, where he trained and was teammates with 2015 World Champion Takanori Nagase. He was the 2013 All Japan University lightweight champion. He currently attends and trains at Yong In University.
"There was no pressure for me. I didn't expect anything at all. I tried the best I could but juniors level is different. I have experience there. Senior fighters have more experience and strength." An on losing in his second fight in his first World Championships
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