Jae Jae Yoo

[Laura (Lori)]

This thread is totally devoted to Jae Kun (Jae Jae) Yoo, and is intended to be an archive of his skating career - as well as a place to chat about his accomplishments and encourage him as he pursues his goals both on and off the ice.

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[Laura (Lori)]

Jae Jae competed at American Cup 1 in St. Louis, MO (Oct 1-2, 2011). Here are his results:

26th Overall
1500M - 24th (6th/D Final)
500M - 22nd (2nd/F Final)
1000M - 23rd (3rd/F Final)
1500M Super Final - 26th (3rd/E Final)

Tags: Jae Kun Yoo / Short Track Speedskating

[Laura (Lori)]

Jae Jae Yoo skated at American Cup 2 in Cleveland, Ohio (Oct 29-30, 2011) - here are his results:

28th Overall
1500M - 2nd (D Final)
500M - 3rd (G Final)
1000M - DNF (G Final)
1500M Superfinal - 2nd (E Final)


Jae Kun Yoo (center, #66) skates at AmCup2. Also pictured - Shaner LeBauer (left), Brett Perry (right). Photo Credit: Jerry Search

See more of Jerry's photos at: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htm

Tags: Jae Kun Yoo / Short Track Speedskating

[Laura (Lori)]

Jae Jae competed at US Championships in SLC (Jan 6-8, 2012). He skated the 9-Lap Time Trial, and did not advance to the Top 16 - he finished 7th in Group 2 - congratulations to Jae Jae on his first US Championships experience!


L to R: Claude Gilbert, Josh Cummings, Jae Kun Yoo. Photo Credit: Jerry Search

See more of Jerry's photos at: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htm

Tags: Claude Gilbert / Josh Cummings / Jae Kun Yoo / Short Track Speedskating

[Laura (Lori)]

Jae Jae competed at Junior US Championships in Dale City, VA (Jan 27-29, 2012). Here are his results:

12th Overall
9-Lap Time Trial – 12th
4-Lap Time Trial - 12th
1500M – 3rd (B Final)
500M – 2nd (D Final)
1000M – 2nd (C Final)
1500M Superfinal – 2nd (B Final)


Jae Kun (#258) leads Ryan Pivirotto and Tyler Kroll in the 500M D Final at Jr. US Championships. Photo Credit: Jerry Search

See more of Jerry's photos at: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htm

Tags: Jae Kun Yoo / Ryan Pivirotto / Tyler Kroll / Short Track Speedskating

[Laura (Lori)]

Jae Jae competed at American Cup 3 (Feb 18-19, 2012) - here are his results:

13th Overall
1500M – 3rd (B Final)
500M – 2nd (D Final)
1000M – 3rd (D Final)
1500M Superfinal – 2nd (C Final)

Tags: Jae Kun Yoo / Short Track Speedskating

[Laura (Lori)]

Jae Jae skated at the National Age Group Championships in Green Bay, WI (March 16-18, 2012). He had a very good weekend, finishing 3rd Overall in the Men’s Junior Division (ages 15-16). Here are his results:


Junior Men’s 3000M Superfinal Podium - L to R: Jae Kun Yoo (2nd); Evan Opeka (1st); Shaner LeBauer (3rd). Photo Credit: Jerry Search

See More of Jerry’s photos:
National Speedskating Museum Galleries: www.nationalspeedskatingmuseum.org/Photo%20Albums/JerrysAlbums.htm
Facebook (public, but you must log into FB): www.facebook.com/home.php#!/media/albums/?id=540721480

Tags: Jae Kun Yoo / Short Track Speedskating

[Laura (Lori)]

Jae Jae skated in the US Championships in Salt Lake City (Dec 20-22, 2012). He was not in the Top 16 after the 9-Lap Time Trial, so he skated in Group 2 for the remainder of the weekend.


Jae Kun Yoo (#402, far left) skates in Group 2 racing at US Championships. Also pictured: Shaner LeBauer, Tyler Kroll, Kevin Geminder.
Photo Credit: Jerry Search

See More of Jerry's photos at:
Jerry Search Facebook
National Speedskating Museum

[Laura (Lori)]

Jae Jae skated at American Cup 2 in Midland, MI (February 2-3, 2013). Here are his results:

Milestones: Highest Overall finish (8th) in a Senior-level competition.

8th Overall
1500M - 1st (C Final)
500M(1) - 3rd (B Final)
500M(2) - 4th (B Final)
1000M - 2nd (C Final)

[Laura (Lori)]

Jae Jae skated in the American Cup Final - Omaha, Nebraska (March 15-17, 2013). Here are his results:

9th Overall
1500M(1) - 5th (B Final)
500M(1) - 3rd (B Final)
1000M(1) - 2nd (C Final)
500M(2) - Penalty (C Final)
1000M(2) - 1st (C Final)
1500M(2) - 3rd (B Final)


Jae Kun (#201) in the lead at AmCup Final - also pictured: Matt Lai and Tyler Kroll. Photo Credit: Jerry Search

See More of Jerry's photos at:
Jerry Search Facebook
National Speedskating Museum

[Laura (Lori)]

Jae Jae skated in the US Single Distance Championships in Salt Lake City, UT (August 22-25, 2013). He was 17th in the 9LTT and did not qualify to continue in the competition. He finished the weekend in the Desert Classic, where he finished 2nd overall, WINNING the 1500M!

No pics of Jae Jae this time that I could find…

Tags: Jae Kun Yoo / Short Track Speedskating

[Laura (Lori)]

Jae Jae skated at American Cup 1 in Saratoga Springs, NY (November 2-3, 2013). Here are his results:

15th Overall;
1500M - 2nd (C Final)
500M - Penalty (Quarterfinal)
1000M - 2nd (E Final)
1500M Superfinal - 1st (C Final)

[gasp]

Congratulations to Jae Jae Yoo who officially became a U.S. Citizen today! So happy for you Jae Jae! Looking forward to you skating fast and turning left for the RED WHITE AND BLUE!

[Laura (Lori)]

Feb 20, 2014 10:27:47 GMT -8 gasp said:

Congratulations to Jae Jae Yoo who officially became a U.S. Citizen today! So happy for you Jae Jae! Looking forward to you skating fast and turning left for the RED WHITE AND BLUE!

Awesome - how cool is that!

All the best to you in ST and whatever other endeavours you pursue, Jae Jae!

[Laura (Lori)]

Jae Jae skated at American Cup 2 in Blaine, MN (January 25-26, 2014) - here are his results:

7th Overall
1500M - 2nd (B Final)
500M - 3rd (B Final)
1000M - 3rd (B Final)
3000M Superfinal - 5th (A Final)

Tags: Jae Kun Yoo / Short Track Speedskating