Kim Soo-nyung facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
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| Women's archery | ||
Representing  South Korea |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Gold | 1988 Seoul | Individual |
| Gold | 1988 Seoul | Team |
| Gold | 1992 Barcelona | Team |
| Gold | 2000 Sydney | Team |
| Silver | 1992 Barcelona | Individual |
| Bronze | 2000 Sydney | Individual |
| World Championships | ||
| Gold | 1989 Lausanne | Individual |
| Gold | 1989 Lausanne | Team |
| Gold | 1991 Krakow | Individual |
| Gold | 1991 Krakow | Team |
| Asian Games | ||
| Gold | 1990 Beijing | Team |
| Bronze | 1990 Beijing | Individual |
| Kim Soo-nyung | |
| Hangul |
김수녕
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|---|---|
| Hanja |
金秀寧
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| RR | Gim Sunyeong |
| MR | Kim Sunyŏng |
Kim Soo-nyung, born on April 5, 1971, in Chungcheongbuk-do, is a famous former archer from South Korea. She is known as one of the greatest archers of all time! She was part of the South Korean Olympic archery team in 1988, 1992, and 2000.
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Kim Soo-nyung: An Archery Champion
Kim Soo-nyung has won many medals throughout her amazing career. She is especially famous for her success at the Olympic Games. Her dedication to archery made her a true legend in the sport.
Olympic Glory
Kim Soo-nyung earned a total of four gold medals at the Olympics. In the 1988 Seoul Olympics, she won gold in both the individual event and the team event. This was a fantastic start to her Olympic journey.
She continued her success at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. There, she won another gold medal with her team. She also earned a silver medal in the individual competition.
After a break, she returned for the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She once again helped her team win a gold medal. She also took home a bronze medal in the individual event.
World and Asian Games Success
Kim Soo-nyung's talent wasn't limited to the Olympics. She also achieved great success at the World Archery Championships. She won two gold medals in 1989 in Lausanne, Switzerland, for both individual and team events.
She repeated this amazing feat in 1991 in Krakow, Poland. There, she again won gold medals in both the individual and team competitions. She also competed at the 1990 Asian Games in Beijing. At these games, she won a gold medal with her team and a bronze medal in the individual event.
A Remarkable Comeback
After the 1992 Olympics, Kim Soo-nyung decided to retire from archery. She chose to focus on her family, getting married and raising her two children. However, her love for the sport brought her back.
In 1999, she started training again. She worked hard to prepare for the 2000 Summer Olympics. Her return was a great success, as she added more Olympic medals to her collection.
Honored as the Best
In 2011, Kim Soo-nyung received a very special honor. The International Archery Federation (FITA) named her the Female Archer of the 20th Century. This title shows how much she achieved and how important she was to the sport of archery. It truly highlights her incredible skill and lasting impact.
See also
In Spanish: Kim Soo-Nyung para niños
- Korean archery
- Archery
- List of South Korean archers
