Kim Yejin, the South Korean shooting star who rose to fame during the Paris 2024 Olympics, suddenly collapsed during a press conference and was quickly taken to the hospital. The incident occurred in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, where the Olympic silver medalist was speaking to the press. Kim fainted unexpectedly but regained consciousness ten minutes later.
According to a South Korean official, the 31-year-old shooter is now under medical observation and likely fainted due to stress and exhaustion. The official also clarified that she did not require CPR during the incident.
Kim gained widespread recognition after winning the silver medal in the women’s 10m air pistol at the Paris Olympics. Her steely gaze during the competition, which many likened to a movie star’s intensity, went viral, with even Elon Musk praising her. Musk humorously suggested that Kim would be perfect for an action movie role because she wouldn’t need to act.
Kim later thanked Musk for his kind words and acknowledged the surprising surge of attention she has received since her Olympic performance.
#KimYejin #OlympicShooter #ParisOlympics #ElonMuskFan