[Asian Games] Like father, like daughter
When gymnast Yeo Seo-jeong won the Asian Games vault gold on Thursday, the medal added a second chapter to a family record in Korean gymnastics, putting her alongside her father, Yeo Hong-chul, as two-time Asian Games champions. The 24-year-old reclaimed the Asian Games women’s vault title on Thursday, eight years after winning gold on her debut, returning to the top after injuries disrupted her…
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Gymnast Yeo Seo-jeong's victory in the Asian Games vault gold medal marked a significant milestone in Korean gymnastics history, as it added a second chapter to a family record. Her father, Yeo Hong-chul, had also previously won two Asian Games gold medals in artistic gymnastics. At 24 years old, Yeo reclaimed the Asian Games women’s vault title, eight years after her initial win, demonstrating her resilience and dedication to the sport.
After overcoming injuries that derailed her attempts at a second consecutive Olympic medal, Yeo secured her championship with a score of 14.483 points, surpassing defending champion An Chang-ok of North Korea, who took silver with 13.666 points. This victory marked the first gymnastics medal for South Korea at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
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