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Post by Laura (Lori) on Oct 27, 2011 16:24:21 GMT -8
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.
If you have any articles, photos, links and news about Jae Kun Yoo (past or present), we'd love to see them!
If you are a non-member who would like to contribute news, photos, archives or comments, please feel free to contact us at:
lori@rocker-u.net or michelle@therockerfund.org
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Oct 27, 2011 16:36:23 GMT -8
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
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Nov 25, 2011 8:54:11 GMT -8
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.htmTags: Jae Kun Yoo / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Feb 6, 2012 22:10:41 GMT -8
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.htmTags: Claude Gilbert / Josh Cummings / Jae Kun Yoo / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Feb 27, 2012 15:08:04 GMT -8
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.htmTags: Jae Kun Yoo / Ryan Pivirotto / Tyler Kroll / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Mar 16, 2012 5:18:41 GMT -8
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
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Apr 22, 2012 10:43:16 GMT -8
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.htmFacebook (public, but you must log into FB): www.facebook.com/home.php#!/media/albums/?id=540721480 Tags: Jae Kun Yoo / Short Track Speedskating
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Mar 3, 2013 16:51:10 GMT -8
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 FacebookNational Speedskating Museum
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Apr 12, 2013 20:22:23 GMT -8
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)
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Post by Laura (Lori) on May 5, 2013 23:30:10 GMT -8
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 FacebookNational Speedskating Museum
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Sept 15, 2013 20:25:53 GMT -8
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
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Jan 10, 2014 8:09:02 GMT -8
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)
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Post by gasp on Feb 20, 2014 10:27:47 GMT -8
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!
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Feb 20, 2014 14:22:04 GMT -8
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!
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Post by Laura (Lori) on Mar 25, 2014 13:16:35 GMT -8
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
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