Gangjin-gun Achieves Excellent Results at Yangyang International Cycling Competition

Gold and Bronze Medals in Individual Omnium, Runner-up in 4km Team Pursuit

[Gangjin=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] The Jeonnam Gangjin County Office cycling team achieved excellent results at the 8·15 Celebration 2022 Yangyang International Cycling Competition.

Held from the 18th to the 21st, the team won 1 gold medal, 1 bronze medal, and finished as runner-up in the team pursuit, promoting Gangjin as a sports mecca.

On the first day of the competition, the men's general division team pursuit 4km race saw the team finish second with a time of 4 minutes 10.921 seconds, and in the individual omnium scratch race, cyclist Shin Dong-in took first place, earning a gold medal.

In particular, Shin Dong-in also won a bronze medal in an individual event other than the omnium, showcasing his skills as a Gangjin County cycling athlete.

Park Kyung-chun, the coach who has led the Gangjin County Office cycling team for 20 years since its founding, said, “It seems that the sweat and effort of our athletes have borne fruit in excellent results. I am proud of the players who practiced diligently and delivered results, and we will strive to achieve good outcomes in upcoming competitions.”

Gangjin=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su gabrielw@asiae.co.kr

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