Gwangjin-gu Bodybuilding Team Wins Triple Crown at '2024 Mr. Korea'

Gold 2, Bronze 1 Won at 'Mr. Korea' Competition Hosted by Korea Bodybuilding Association
Outstanding Performance in Various Categories Including +90kg and -80kg...Remarkable Athletic Skills Draw Attention

The bodybuilding team of Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) won three gold medals at the ‘2024 Mr&Ms. Korea’ competition, achieving a triple crown.

Now in its 76th year, ‘Mr. Korea’ is a prestigious competition featuring top domestic athletes. It was held from the 27th to the 29th of last month, hosted by the Korea Bodybuilding Association, filling the Korea National Sport University stadium with excitement.

Gwangjin-gu sent three athletes who won two gold medals and one bronze medal. Seo Gyo in the +90kg category and Kwon Oh-yoon in the ?168cm category won gold medals, while Baek Jae-wook in the -80kg category took home the bronze. Even among fierce competitors, they proudly showcased their exceptional skills and claimed their medals.

Coach Lee Kang-sun said, “I am pleased that all the athletes’ passionate training led to such great results,” adding, “We will not be complacent and will work hard to further enhance Gwangjin-gu bodybuilding.”

The achievements of the Gwangjin-gu bodybuilding team do not stop there. Last year, they earned gold medals at the World Bodybuilding Championships and the National Sports Festival, marking the best results since the team’s founding. This year, they dominated the Asian Championships, won the titles of ‘Mr. Seoul’ and ‘Mr. YMCA,’ and gained recognition. Additionally, as part of their talent donation efforts, they conducted special personal training (PT) lectures, spreading positive influence.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “I deeply thank the Gwangjin-gu bodybuilding team for continuously demonstrating their best skills through relentless effort,” and added, “As a representative mascot symbolizing health in Gwangjin-gu, we will wholeheartedly support them so they can continue their activities with pride.”

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