An Tae Yang, later legally changed to An Ba Ul, is a South Korean judoka. He graduated from Geumgok High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Judo Coaching from Yongin University.

He began his career as a junior World Champion and was ranked #1 in the world before he transitioned to the senior level. He later rose to prominence by becoming South Korea's first half-lightweight champion in more than a decade when he won the 2015 World Champion at the half-lightweight division (‍–‍66 kg).

He has represented his country in 3 Summer Olympics, winning a silver and a bronze medal in 2016 (Rio de Janeiro) and 2021 (Tokyo), respectively. Most recently, he obtained a bronze medal in 2024 (Paris) as part of the newly created mixed team competition.

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