South Korea’s Triumph at the Milan Cortina Olympics
At the Milan Cortina Olympics, South Korea made a triumphant comeback to secure the gold medal in the women’s 3,000-meter relay event in short track speedskating on Wednesday. The victorious team, comprising Minjeong Choi, Gilli Kimm, Sukhee Shim, and Dohee Noh, clocked in at 4 minutes 4.014 seconds, narrowly surpassing the Italian and Canadian teams.
Significant Achievements
This gold medal marks a significant achievement as it is South Korea’s first in this sport at the current Olympics. Notably, Choi had previously contributed to her team’s silver medal performance in Beijing four years prior.
Arianna Fontana’s Record
On another highlight, Arianna Fontana from Italy managed to clinch her 14th Olympic medal during this event, setting a new record for the most medals by any Italian athlete in Winter Olympic history. This accomplishment surpassed the long-standing mark set by fencer Edoardo Mangiarotti in 1960, further establishing Fontana’s legacy as the most decorated short track speedskater ever.
Mixed Day for the Netherlands
However, it was a mixed day for the Netherlands. The Dutch team faced a setback when one of their skaters fell with 16 laps left in the race, causing a delay that affected South Korea’s pace. Fortunately, the South Korean athletes had enough time to regroup and secure their lead.
Looking Ahead
Despite the disappointment for the Dutch, their supporters who donned orange are likely to be uplifted soon, as Jens van ’t Wout, who has already triumphed in both men’s events, prepares to compete in the 500 meters, aiming for a hat trick of victories.
