Jeonbuk Physical Education High School Girls' Cycling Team, Standing Tall at National Competition

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Tae-in] The Jeonbuk Physical Education High School cycling team achieved a great success in their first competition of the year.

According to the Jeonbuk Sports Council on the 26th, the Jeonbuk Physical Education High School women's cycling team won first place at the recently held '2020 KBS Yangyang National Cycling Championships' in Yangyang, Gangwon Province.

This competition was the first domestic cycling event held this year due to the impact of COVID-19.

The Jeonbuk Physical Education High School cycling team secured 3 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal, capturing the overall championship trophy in the girls' high school division.

Also, achieving good results in their first race of the year boosted the athletes' morale.

In the individual events, Hwang Hyun-seo took first place in both the 500m and sprint races, while Lim Ha-rang secured first place in the points race (16km).

Additionally, the team performed well in the team pursuit (4km) and team sprint events, finishing in second place, and earned a valuable third place in the elimination race.

Hwang Hyun-seo, who demonstrated outstanding skills in both individual and team events, received the Most Valuable Player award, and coach Kim Young-hoon was awarded the Best Coach award.

Coach Kim Young-hoon said, "Training was very difficult due to COVID-19, but I am proud of the athletes," and added, "We will do our best to continue achieving good results."

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