'Sagyuk Eun' Kim Yeji collapses during press conference... recovers after 10 minutes of emergency treatment

Consciousness Restored 10 Minutes After First Aid

Kim Ye-ji (32, Imsil County Office), the silver medalist in the women's 10m air pistol shooting event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, suddenly collapsed during a press conference. However, it was reported that she recovered her health within 10 minutes.

Kim Yeji (Imsil County Office), who won the silver medal in the 10m air pistol shooting event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is greeting her coach and others before holding a press conference on the 9th at the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Shooting Range in Imsil County, Jeonbuk.
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It was reported that Kim Ye-ji suddenly had a seizure during the press conference held at 11:01 a.m. on the 9th at the Jeonbuk Comprehensive Shooting Range in Imsil County, Jeonbuk. Emergency measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation were performed on site, and fortunately, Kim regained consciousness within 10 minutes.

She was then transported to the hospital by the 119 rescue team who responded to the call, and it is known that she is currently conscious and able to communicate clearly. Officials from Imsil County and related parties believe that Kim collapsed due to accumulated fatigue from the Olympic-related schedule that continued around July.

Kim Yeji (Imsil County Office), who won the silver medal in the 10m air pistol shooting event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, fainted during a press conference on the 9th at the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Shooting Range in Imsil County, Jeonbuk. After recovering, she was transported to the hospital by the 119 emergency medical service.
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Meanwhile, Kim Ye-ji won the silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol individual event held on the 28th of last month (local time) at the Ch?teauroux Shooting Center in Paris, France, and returned home after completing her schedule on the 7th.

At that time, Kim said, "When I was in Paris, it didn't really feel real, but now that so many people are welcoming me, it feels like I really won the medal," and added, "I am very grateful and hope that many people will love shooting. It is an attractive sport."

During the competition, Kim Ye-ji's distinctive shooting posture became a hot topic among netizens both domestically and internationally. In particular, photos of her focusing on the target with an indifferent expression while aiming the pistol were shared on social networking services (SNS), eliciting enthusiastic reactions.

On the 28th of last month (local time), Kim Yeji, who advanced to the women's 10m air pistol final at the 2024 Paris Olympics shooting event held at the Ch?teauroux Shooting Center in France, is practicing. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, shared Kim Ye-ji’s shooting image on X and praised her, saying, "Cast her in an action movie. She doesn’t even need to act."

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