Yu Bin Lee

Yu Bin Lee is an accomplished short track speed skater, celebrated for her Olympic medals and consistent performance on the global stage. After earning a gold medal in the 3000m relay at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, Yu Bin Lee cemented her status as a formidable short track speed skater, building on a career that began in 2008. Lee continued her triumphant year by securing another gold medal in the 3000m relay at the 2018 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Montreal. Her exceptional performance and sportsmanship were recognized with the prestigious Clean Award at the 2018 Coca-Cola Athletics Awards, an honor shared with her 3000m relay teammates.

She is currently attending Yonsei University, balancing the demands of an elite athletic career with academic development. Her journey is characterized by a remarkable ability to overcome physical challenges, including a lower spine fracture in 2016, proving her unwavering commitment to excellence in the sport. Yu Bin Lee’s career is marked by a resolute commitment to excellence, demonstrating remarkable resilience while maintaining her position among the world’s elite short track speed skaters. Her sporting philosophy, ‘Whatever will be, will be,’ reflects a pragmatic approach that has allowed her to consistently perform under pressure.

As a celebrated Olympian and World Champion, Lee continues to inspire, embodying the spirit of perseverance and peak athletic achievement on the global stage.