Dongmyung University Yacht Team Achieves 1 Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze at the 22nd Korea Coast Guard National Yacht Competition

The Dongmyung University Yacht Team (Coach: Lim Deukjin) achieved remarkable results at their first major tournament by winning one gold, one silver, and one bronze medal at the '22nd National Yacht Competition for the Commissioner General of the Korea Coast Guard Cup,' held at Gyeokpo Port, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do from the 10th to the 14th.

Dongmyung University Yacht Team won one gold medal, one silver medal, and one bronze medal at the National Yacht Competition hosted by the Korea Coast Guard. Provided by Dongmyung University.

This prestigious competition also served as a national team selection event, and despite severe weather conditions, the Dongmyung University Yacht Team demonstrated their strength.

▲ Outstanding Achievements of the Dongmyung University Yacht Team

The gold medal was won by Baek Homin (International Trade and Logistics, 1st year) in the men's university division of the iQFoil category. Baek Homin secured the gold medal with sharp strategy and stable race management.

The silver medal went to Lim Sungjun (Taekwondo, 2nd year) in the men's university and general division of the Formula Kite category. Lim Sungjun is a promising athlete who is considered a strong candidate to qualify for the 2028 LA Olympics.

The bronze medal was earned by Kim Daeun (International Trade and Logistics, 1st year) in the women's university division of the ILCA6 category. Kim Daeun made a significant contribution to the team's overall results by winning the bronze medal after a close match with more experienced top-ranked athletes.

▲ Outstanding Skills Shown Despite Severe Weather

This competition was held under harsh weather conditions. Despite being April, the sea temperature did not exceed 5 degrees Celsius, and a high seas warning was even issued during the event, making for a challenging environment. Nevertheless, the Dongmyung University athletes proved their skills by doing their best in the tough weather and wind conditions.

▲ Dongmyung University Yacht Team: A Promising Team in Their First Year

The Dongmyung University Yacht Team is a newly established team founded in 2024. However, it is already recognized for its potential, as national team athletes form the core of the squad. Currently, two-thirds of the team members are national-level athletes, showcasing their solid abilities.

A yacht official stated, "Even though it is early days for the team, these results are very encouraging," and added, "We expect them to raise the honor of the university and grow into the next-generation leaders of Korean yachting."

Starting with this competition, the Dongmyung University Yacht Team plans to continue their success at various national and international competitions scheduled for this year. The team is drawing attention as they set out to write a new chapter in the history of Korean yachting.

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