Description: (South Korean Retired Speed Skater and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Lee Sang-hwa, a retired South Korean speed skater, is celebrated for her outstanding achievements in sprint distances. She is a two-time Olympic champion in the 500 meters and previously held the world record for the same event. Lee has also won the World Sprint championship and has had success in various World Cup events, especially excelling in the 500 meters. Notably, she secured her first World Cup victory in the 100 meters. Despite her accomplishments in shorter distances, Lee did not experience the same level of success in the 1000 meters.