Teen Kim Seung-won captures bronze in 50m backstroke at Asian Games
Sixteen-year-old Kim Seung-won secured the bronze medal in the women's 50-meter backstroke at the Asian Games in Tokyo, posting a time of 27.72 seconds.
At the Asian Games in Tokyo, 16-year-old Kim Seung-won earned a bronze medal in the women's 50-meter backstroke, clocking 27.72 seconds. China's Wan Letian won gold in 27.47 seconds, with teammate Wang Xueer close behind for silver. Kim's result gave South Korea its fifth swimming medal at this edition of the Games.
Her reaction time of 0.56 seconds was tied for the second fastest among the ten finalists. Following the race, Kim expressed joy over her first Asian Games medal and pledged to prepare diligently for her remaining events, which include the 100-meter backstroke and both women's and mixed 4×100-meter medley relays.
Why it matters
Kim's podium finish highlights emerging talent for South Korea and adds to the nation's medal tally at a major continental competition.
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