South Korea’s Lim Si-hyeon has set a new world and Olympic record in archery during the women’s individual ranking round at the Espaces des Invalides, scoring 694 and surpassing the previous world record. This achievement positions Lim and the young Korean team as strong contenders for the upcoming Olympic events, with South Korea aiming to maintain their unbeaten streak in the women’s team event since 1988. Meanwhile, controversies and notable performances in other sports, such as swimming and athletics, have also made headlines as athletes and coaches prepare for the intense competition ahead.
- Lim Si-hyeon of South Korea broke the world and Olympic record in archery with a score of 694.
- The Korean women’s archery team aims for a 10th consecutive women’s team gold medal.
- Australian swimming coach Michael Palfrey faced criticism for supporting a Korean swimmer over Australian athletes.
- French swimmer Leo Marchand is a top contender in the 400 meter medley after breaking Michael Phelps’s record.
- Colombian race walker Ida Aralo has withdrawn from the Paris 2024 Olympics due to injury, setting his sights on Los Angeles 2028.
- France’s rugby sevens team suffered a setback with a loss to Fiji and a draw against the USA, challenging their gold medal aspirations.
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