Female Short Track 'Star Player' Shim Seok-hee Joins Seoul City Hall Team on the 3rd

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[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Sang-do] Shim Seok-hee (23), the "flagship star" of women's short track speed skating who is about to graduate from Korea National Sport University, will hold a signing ceremony at Seoul City Hall on the 3rd.

According to Seoul City, Shim Seok-hee signed the contract on the 2nd and decided to continue her athletic career as a member of Seoul City. Shim, who is scheduled to graduate next month, had discussions about her career path with several corporate teams but ultimately chose Seoul City. It is said that the training environment, which includes the Mokdong Ice Rink, was a strong factor.

Shim Seok-hee won three medals at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and earned a gold medal in the women's relay at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. However, her performance at the Pyeongchang Olympics was considered below her usual level. Afterwards, she revealed the details of sexual violence that occurred within the national team, which shocked the sports community.

Shim Seok-hee withdrew from the second selection round of the 2019?2020 short track national team trials due to back and ankle pain. After taking a rest, she plans to participate in the national team trials again this April.

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