(LEAD) (Asiad) Shin Ji-eun wins bronze in cycling for S. Korea's 1st medal
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's first medal of the Aichi-Nagoy...
South Korea's first medal of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games was secured by cyclist Shin Ji-eun, who claimed a bronze in the women's individual time trial event on Sunday. The 24-year-old finished third with a time of 36:56.14 at the Shinshiro Cycling Road Course, narrowly missing out on gold to Kazakhstan's Rinata Sultanova and China's Zhang Hao.
This victory marks a significant achievement for South Korea, who are aiming to secure around 45 gold medals throughout the Games, which will conclude on October 4. Prior to this event, Shin had demonstrated strong form in the Asian Road Cycling Championships and Asian Track Cycling Championships, further cementing her position as a formidable competitor.
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