Newly formed artistic swimming tandem targeting Asian Games medal
JINCHEON — Hur Yoon-seo is still just 20 years old, but she is now the senior member of the Korean artistic swimming team. Her longtime partner, Lee Ri-young, retired after the 2024 Olympics, and Hur has now formed a new team with the 18-year-old Kim Ji-yoon. Lee Gyu-bin, 17, is the reserve member. Together, Hur and Kim will try to deliver Korea its first Asian Games medal since 2010, when this…
JINCHEON — At just 20 years old, artistic swimmer Hur Yoon-seo has now become the senior member of the Korean artistic swimming team. Having partnered with Lee Ri-young during her early career, Lee recently retired after the 2024 Olympics, prompting Hur to form a new tandem with 18-year-old Kim Ji-yoon. Joining the team is 17-year-old reserve member Lee Gyu-bin.
Together, Hur and Kim aim to bring Korea's first Asian Games medal since 2010, when the next Asian Games will take place in Japan next month. Despite only recently becoming teammates, Hur stated that they clicked immediately, adding that their goal is to secure a podium finish. Hur expressed her struggle in adapting to the role of supporting younger teammates, acknowledging that she has much to learn from her new partners. Kim, on the other hand, admitted she was nervous about the upcoming competition.
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