The Triumph of Korean Archery: Sweeping All 5 Events and Kim Woo-jin’s Record

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Korean archery team made history by winning gold in all available archery events

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Korean archery team made history by winning gold in all available archery events. Notably, Kim Woo-jin emerged victorious in the men's individual event, making him the Korean athlete with the most Olympic gold medals in history. This post will delve into the accomplishments of the Korean archery team and the remarkable achievements of Kim Woo-jin.

Historic Achievement: Sweeping All 5 Gold Medals

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Korean archery team achieved an extraordinary feat by winning gold medals in the men's team event, women's team event, mixed team event, women's individual event, and men's individual event. This marks the second time since the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics that Korea has swept all archery gold medals, and the first time since the introduction of the mixed team event.

The Stellar Achievements of Kim Woo-jin

Kim Woo-jin clinched the gold medal in the men's individual final, defeating Brady Ellison of the United States in a nail-biting shoot-off with a score of 6-5. With this victory, Kim Woo-jin secured gold medals in the men's team event, mixed team event, and individual event, becoming the first male archer to achieve an Olympic triple crown. Additionally, he now holds a total of five Olympic gold medals, making him the most decorated Korean Olympian across both Summer and Winter Games.

Dominant Performance of Korean Archery

The Korean archery team achieved unprecedented success at this Olympics, securing a total of seven medals: five gold, one silver, and one bronze. Kim Woo-jin extended his winning streak in Olympic and World Championship finals to 14 consecutive matches, solidifying his reputation as 'undefeated in finals'.

Meanwhile, Brady Ellison of the United States, known for his strong performance against Korean archers, won a bronze medal in the mixed team event and a silver medal in the individual event, demonstrating consistent excellence throughout the competition, though he narrowly lost to Kim Woo-jin.

Decisive Moment of Victory

The final match between Kim Woo-jin and Brady Ellison was a true spectacle. Both archers were tied at 5-5 after five sets, leading to a shoot-off. In the shoot-off, Kim Woo-jin's arrow landed 55.8 mm from the center, while Ellison's arrow landed 60.7 mm from the center. This slight difference determined the gold medalist.

The 2024 Paris Olympics will be remembered as a landmark event for Korean archery. With Kim Woo-jin's historic achievements, the Korean archery team once again demonstrated their formidable prowess on the world stage. This Olympics' success will be cherished for years to come, and the future of Korean archery looks even brighter.