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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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