Gold medallist Lim Hyo-jun of South Korea celebrates on the podium during a ceremony at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. File photo: Getty Images
Gold medallist Lim Hyo-jun of South Korea celebrates on the podium during a ceremony at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. File photo: Getty Images
South Korea

South Korean skater applies to be Chinese citizen to take part in Beijing Winter Olympics

  • Lim Hyo-jun, the world’s top short track speed skater who was accused of sexual harassment, wants to change his nationality to Chinese
  • Suspended from representing South Korea, he fears a protracted legal battle will prevent him from competing in the Olympics in 2022

Gold medallist Lim Hyo-jun of South Korea celebrates on the podium during a ceremony at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. File photo: Getty Images
Gold medallist Lim Hyo-jun of South Korea celebrates on the podium during a ceremony at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. File photo: Getty Images
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