Alexander Gamelin, an ice dancer born in Boston, is now eligible to represent South Korea at the PyeongChang Winter Games, according to South Korean reports.
Gamelin completed a citizenship naturalization process and acquired a South Korean passport, according to Yonhap News Agency on Monday.
Gamelin, 24, has skated with Yura Min for the last two years after coupling with twin sister Danielle Gamelin for the prior 13 years until her retirement. Min was born in Torrance, Calif., to South Korean parents and holds dual citizenship.
South Korea has not yet qualified an ice dance spot for PyeongChang.