The South Korean dominance in the sport of archery was on full display in Paris as the nation's men's team secured a resounding victory in the team competition event. This triumph marked South Korea's third consecutive Olympic gold medal in archery and their seventh gold in 10 total Summer Games.
The team, consisting of Kim Je-deok, Kim Woo-jin, and Lee Woo-seok, showcased exceptional skill and precision throughout the competition. They breezed past Japan in the quarterfinals and China in the semifinals, setting the stage for a commanding performance in the final against host nation France.
In the final match, the South Korean archers displayed remarkable composure and accuracy, hitting the bullseye with the majority of their shots. With only four out of 18 arrows missing the top score of 10, they demonstrated their mastery of the sport.
The team sealed their victory with impressive scores of 57-57, 59-58, and 59-56 in the three sets, leaving no room for doubt about their superiority. Such was their dominance that they did not even need a fourth set to secure the gold medal.
This victory for the men's team came on the heels of the South Korean women's team clinching their 10th consecutive gold medal in the team event, a remarkable feat that ties them for the longest active gold medal streak at the Olympic Games.
