An Chang-rim

South Korean judoka (1994-)

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Born: March 2, 1994
Age in 2026: 32
Zodiac sign: Pisces
Birth year: 1994

About An Chang-rim

An Chang-rim (Korean: 안창림; Hanja: 安昌林; born 2 March 1994) is a South Korean retired judoka. An was the world champion in the lightweight division in 2018, He began his rise as one of judo's top lightweights by becoming junior World Champion. It was followed by a two-year podium streak, including wins at the prestigious Grand Slam Abu Dhabi and Tokyo. He is known for his physical, aggressive style of fighting, and is a versatile stylist of seoi nage. An won a bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships. South Korea's premier lightweight, he represented Korea at the 2016 Olympics. He was also seeded first at the Olympics. He is currently ranked fourth in the world. In December 2021 he officially announced retirement.

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The world when An Chang-rim was born

An Chang-rim was born in 1994. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1994

#1 song"I'll Make Love to You" – Boyz II Men
Top movieForrest Gump
Top TV showSeinfeld
Best-selling bookThe Chamber – John Grisham

Headlines and milestones

Major sports momentO.J. Simpson's white Bronco chase watched by 95 million
Top headlineO.J. Simpson car chase captivates the nation
Technology milestoneNetscape Navigator released
Defining fadThe Macarena (early)
Notable inventionAmazon.com founded
World population5.61 billion

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderBill Clinton
Sports championNo World Series (Strike)
Also wonHouston Rockets (NBA)
U.S. population260.3M

1994 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in An Chang-rim's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure	1994	2026
Gas	$1.11	$3.45/gal
Average home	$107,200	$435,000
Average income	$40,217	$67,500
Minimum wage	$4.25	$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket	$4.18	$11.95
Postage stamp	$0.29	$0.73
Population	260.3M	341 million

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