"I've done everything I wanted to do," says 'AG Archery Triple Crown winner' Lim Im-hyun
Ansan wins triple crown for first time in 37 years since Seoul 1986
Recurve won gold in the women's individual, women's team, and mixed events.
The youngest member of South Korea's women's archery team, Lim Im-hyun (20-Korea Gymnastics University), has won a trio of medals at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games.
Im won gold in the women's individual archery recurve final with a 6-0 (29-26 29-26 29-28) victory over An An (22-Gwangju Women's University) on Sunday at the Fuyang Throat Sports Center in Hangzhou, China.
Lee, who had previously won gold in the women's team and mixed events, completed the trifecta with the individual title. It's been 37 years since a Korean archer won a triple at an Asian Games, with Yang Chang-hoon winning the quadruple and Kim Jin-ho and Park Jung-ah winning the triple at the 1986 Seoul Games.
Speaking to reporters after the match, Im said, "I'm so happy that my hard work and preparation paid off," adding, "I was very nervous. I tried to do my best against Ansan and enjoy the match. I did everything I wanted to do in the match."
Im was nicknamed the 'youngest ace' at the tournament. "My older sisters led me well in the front. Thank you for calling me the youngest ace. I think I followed my sisters well."
After returning to Korea, she will be preparing for the national championships and national selection. "After the national championships, I will work hard to prepare for the national selection. If I qualify for the Paris Olympics next year, I will prepare well and bring good results," he said.
"I want to say congratulations to you," An said after the game, "and I think you'll be a better athlete if you use this experience to your advantage in future international competitions.
An, who won three medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, finished his first Asian Games with one gold and one silver. "I was more nervous about the Olympics. I think I finished the Asian Games well by utilizing my Olympic experience," he said.
An is also looking ahead to Paris 2024. "It's a great experience to prepare for a big competition, and you gain experience," he said, adding, "I will try to qualify for the Paris Olympics." 카지노사이트존