Guri City Canoe Team's Lee Yerin and Byun Eunjeong Win 2 Gold and 2 Bronze Medals at Baekmagang Competition

Guri City Athletes Achieve Outstanding Results Following National Team Selection

Byun Eunjeong and Lee Yerin, athletes from the Guri City Canoe Team (Mayor Baek Kyunghyun), have achieved remarkable results in succession, once again demonstrating the strength of Guri City's sports program.

Byun Eunjung and Lee Yerin, members of the Guri City Canoe Club, participated in the 21st Baekmagang National Canoe Competition held at Baekmagang Canoe Center from the 25th to the 28th and achieved two championships. They are taking a commemorative photo. Provided by Guri City

Lee Yerin participated in the 21st Baekmagang National Canoe Competition, which was held at Baekmagang Canoe Center from July 25 to July 28, and won gold medals in both the C-1 200m and 500m events, becoming a double champion. Byun Eunjeong won a bronze medal in the K-1 500m event. Both athletes also showcased their excellent skills by winning a bronze medal together in the K-2 200m event.

On July 24, at the same venue, both athletes also delivered outstanding performances at the 2025 Canoe Sprint National Team Selection Trials, earning their places as members of the Korean national team. In this selection event, which featured 37 athletes from 13 teams nationwide, Lee Yerin competed in the women's C-1 200m and Byun Eunjeong in the women's K-1 500m, overcoming fierce competition to proudly secure their spots on the national team.

This achievement is being recognized as the result of the athletes' consistent training and strong mentality, combined with the systematic coaching and support of the Guri City Canoe Team.

Baek Kyunghyun, Mayor of Guri City, stated, "This selection for the national team is not only the result of the individual efforts of Lee Yerin and Byun Eunjeong, but also the valuable outcome of the systematic training system and continuous support provided by the Guri City Canoe Team. I expect that with even more dedicated training, they will further elevate the reputation of Guri City and Korea in various upcoming international competitions."

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