Top 5 facts about Korean Olympic shooter Kim Yeji

Kim Ye-ji, the Olympian pistol shooter and a silver medalist from South Korea who took the world by storm as she became instantly famous across the globe not only because she was able to bag a gold medal, but for her appearance during her event. She has been crowned as “Paris Games’ breakout style star”. Kim Yeji competed in the 10-metre air pistol event last July 29. She won silver and lost to her compatriot Oh Ye-jin by just 1.9 points.?

The Breakout Star

Her photos and tournament footage quickly went viral for her bad-ass and unbothered demeanour. She was seen wearing cool glasses, one hand on her pocket, and an elephant stuffed toy that belongs to her daughter. It was because of this look that she became famous on the social media platform, X or formerly known as Twitter.

Kim has been labelled with different names such as sci-fi assassin, Lady John Wick, and the most main character energy. She has been compared to fictional characters such as James Bond and Satoru Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen.

The officials at the Olympics even called her the “coolest sharpshooter at Paris 2024”.

Here are 5 facts about Kim Ye-ji

1. First Olympic Appearance

This is the Olympic debut of Kim Ye-ji. Though she is 31 years old, she isn’t among the oldest competitors in shooting at Paris. Her stunt was a memorable one due to the fact that she placed silver even if this is her first appearance.

2. Top Rank Holder in the ISSF Rankings

Aside from her cool demeanour, Kim Ye-ji is the reigning World No. 1 in the 10-metre air pistol category. She currently has 6,720 points. She ranked fourth with 5,678 points in the 25-metre pistol category. She also has a total of three medals including gold,in this category.

3. Five Major Medals in 2024

One of the most interesting facts about Kim Ye-ji is that all her major medals have come this year. She first won silver in the 25-metre pistol event at the 2024 Asian Rifle/Pistol Championships that was held in Indonesia last January. It was then followed by a silver and a gold in the 10-metre air pistol and 25-metre pistol events in Baku last May. Her fourth medal is a bronze n which she won in the 25-metre pistol event last June at the Munich leg of ISSF World Cup in Germany. Her fifth medal is silver from the 2024 Paris Olympics.

4. Started Shooting in 2005 and love sleeping

On her ISSF profile, she was born September 4, 1992. She took up shooting in 2005 and began competing in 2006. She listed her hobby as sleeping.

5. Lucky Charm

Kim Ye-ji has a 5 year old daughter. This explains why she has a stuffed toy of an elephant. She considers it as her lucky charm. According to an interview with South Korean media, she was looking forward to speaking to her daughter after completing all her events.

As sports enthusiasts around the globe, not just in the Philippines, are in awe of her exceptional skills and looks, it has surely created fame surrounding her. Many sports fanatics are into the Olympics not because of the sports alone but also with the camaraderie among players and they enjoy the sportsmanship.?

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