Newly formed artistic swimming tandem targeting Asian Games medal
JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Hur Yoon-seo is still just 20 years o...
Jinchon, South Korea - At 20 years old, Hur Yoon-seo now leads South Korea's artistic swimming team after longtime partner Lee Ri-young retired following the 2024 Olympics. Joining Hur is 18-year-old Kim Ji-yoon, with 17-year-old Lee Gyu-bin as the reserve member. The trio aims to secure South Korea's first Asian Games medal since 2010.
Despite their short partnership, Hur claims they quickly bonded. She emphasized their goal to reach the podium during a recent press conference with the national swimming team. Hur also admitted to the challenges of taking care of younger teammates but finds great learning opportunities from them. Kim, although nervous about her Asian Games debut, finds solace in Hur's support and guidance.
She has been focusing intensely on her techniques, acknowledging Hur's international experience helps her. To overcome mental blocks, Kim firmly believes in rigorous training, constantly reaching out to Hur and her coaches for advice.
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