Korea's Seong Seung-min advances to Asian Games modern pentathlon final
NAGOYA, Japan — Korea's Seong Seung-min advanced to the women's modern pentathlon final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after finishing second in her semifinal group Thursday. Seong scored 1,365 points to finish second in Group A after competing in five events — fencing, swimming, obstacle course racing and laser run, a combination of running and shooting — at Anjo Sports Park in Anjo, just…
NAGOYA, Japan - Korean athlete Seong Seung-min has advanced to the women's modern pentathlon final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. She secured the second position in Group A after completing five events - fencing, swimming, obstacle course racing, and laser run - at Anjo Sports Park. The event took place over five days, with 33 athletes split into two groups for the semifinals.
The top nine competitors from each group progressed to the final, set for Sunday. Seong's impressive performance has positioned her as a strong contender for the gold medal. In 2024, she won the World Modern Pentathlon Championships, becoming the first Korean woman to achieve this feat. At the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, she earned a medal for her country, making her the first Asian female pentathlete to win an Olympic medal. Three other Korean pentathletes also made it to the final. Shin Su-min placed sixth in Group A.
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