Olympic Archery Triple Gold Medalist Ansan Visits Hometown 'Gwangju Buk-gu'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] An San, who became the first archer in Olympic history to win three gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, visited Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City.

According to Buk-gu on the 9th, An San visited her hometown Buk-gu, Gwangju, where she was born and raised, to express her gratitude for the support from the residents.

An was born in Munheung-dong, Buk-gu, and graduated from Munsan Elementary School and Sports Middle and High Schools.

This visit is also known to be a gesture of thanks to the hometown residents who passionately cheered and sent congratulatory messages from the first gold medal in the mixed team archery event at the Tokyo Olympics.

The visit event started at 3:30 PM with the presentation of a bouquet to celebrate her triumphant return, a meeting with Moon In, the head of Buk-gu Office, and a fan signing session, all conducted with minimal performance in compliance with COVID-19 prevention rules and social distancing guidelines.

Moon In, head of Buk-gu Office, said, “As a daughter of Buk-gu, Gwangju, we are proud and proud of An San, who achieved brilliant results at the Tokyo Olympics. She gave a message of hope to the people during the COVID-19 situation, and especially, we are grateful to An San, who greatly influenced the pride of the residents of her hometown Buk-gu.”

Meanwhile, An San won gold medals in the mixed team, women's team, and women's individual archery events at the Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first archer in Olympic history to achieve a triple crown.

Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong bong2910@asiae.co.kr

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