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South Korean short tracker feels relief after relay gold
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South Korea's women's short track 3,000-meter relay team won gold at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, lifting pressure from anchor Kim Gil-li. Choi Min-jeong earned her sixth Olympic medal, tying the South Korean record. The victory reaffirms Korea's status as a short track powerhouse.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has apologized after the South Korean flag was displayed incorrectly during the medal ceremony for the women's 3,000-meter relay at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The Taegeuk symbol at the center of the flag was tilted counterclockwise. The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) requested a correction from the IOC.
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At the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, the South Korean women's 3,000-meter short track relay team won gold, allowing Choi Min-jeong to tie South Korea's Olympic medal records. Choi overcame past tensions with Shim Suk-hee to contribute to the victory. This marks South Korea's second gold of the Games.
South Korean 18-year-old short track speed skater Rim Jong-un has been named one of 10 'rising stars to watch' ahead of his debut at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. He secured his spot on the national team by winning trials last year, defeating veterans like 2022 Olympic champion Hwang Dae-heon, and has impressed with three junior world titles and senior World Cup victories.