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2016 Rio Olympics

Fri, January 27, 2023 | 21:06

Strict coaching helped Son shine at Olympics

Strict coaching helped Son shine at Olympics

South Korean rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon-jae finished fourth in the individual all-around at the Rio Olympics, Saturday, falling short of winning a historic Olympic medal.

Choi Ha-young | 2016-08-21 17:16

South, North Korean gymnasts' selfie among 10 biggest Rio moments

South, North Korean gymnasts' selfie among 10 biggest Rio moments

The two gymnasts from South and North Korea taking a selfie together was named one of the “10 biggest political moments at the Rio Olympics” by the Washington Post, Saturday.

Park Jae-hyuk | 2016-08-21 17:14

Brazil comes short of medal dream

In Brazil, success is usually measured by the results not the effort. So the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) set a goal to be in the top 10 in number of medals at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

2016-08-21 17:12

Can Korea compete in sprint sports like Japan?

Can Korea compete in sprint sports like Japan?

Japan’s unexpected runner-up in the men’s 4x100-meter relay at the Rio Olympics has taken many Asians by surprise. It has shattered a long-held belief that Asians cannot compete against Western and African athletes in field and track sports, especially sprints.

Park Jae-hyuk | 2016-08-21 17:07

Rio 2016: Japan beats Jamaica in relay heat, sets Asian record

Rio 2016: 'Il-fated' wrestler to represent South Korea at closing ceremony

Rio 2016: 'Il-fated' wrestler to represent South Korea at closing ceremony

South Korean wrestler Kim Hyun-woo, who clinched a bronze medal after a judging error, will represent the country at the Olympics closing ceremony at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday night.

Choi Ha-young | 2016-08-21 16:52

Olympics are over, but the dreams live on

Olympics are over, but the dreams live on

Everything comes and goes. And this applies equally to Korean athletes. Some members of team Korea will let go of their honorable team membership following the Rio Games.

Choi Ha-young | 2016-08-21 16:04

Rio 2016: Son Yeon-jae finishes 4th in rhythmic gymnastics

Rio 2016: Brazil wins first Olympic men's soccer gold

Rio 2016: Brazil wins first Olympic men's soccer gold

Brazil clinched its first Olympic gold medal in men’s soccer when its team beat Germany 5-4 in a penalty shootout on Saturday (local time).

Lee Jin-a | 2016-08-21 14:20

Authorities fear athletes returning from Rio may spread Zika virus

Authorities fear athletes returning from Rio may spread Zika virus

More than 800 athletes will be classified as “possible spreaders” of the Zika virus and will undergo thorough health checks when they arrive.

Park Si-soo | 2016-08-21 13:09

10th Zika virus infection confirmed in Korea

Rio 2016: S. Korea's Cha Dong-min wins taekwondo bronze

Rio 2016: S. Korea's Cha Dong-min wins taekwondo bronze

South Korean Cha Dong-min won a taekwondo bronze medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Saturday.

2016-08-21 10:07

Rio 2016: Son Yeon-jae finishes 4th in rhythmic gymnastics

Rio 2016: Son Yeon-jae finishes 4th in rhythmic gymnastics

Son ended just shy of the country's first rhythmic gymnastics medal for the second consecutive Olympics. She scored 72.898 points from her hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon programs, while Ganna Rizatdinova of Ukraine took the bronze with 73.583 points.

Park Si-soo | 2016-08-21 07:08

Olympics are over, but the dreams live on

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