Kim Woojin of the Republic of Korea won the men's individual archery gold medal at the Paris 2024 Games following a shoot-off [1].
The victory establishes Kim as the most decorated archer in Olympic history. By securing this title, he has set new benchmarks for excellence in the sport that may stand for decades.
Kim defeated U.S. archer Brady Ellison to claim the gold medal [1]. The match concluded in a shoot-off, where Kim's precision secured the win.
This victory marked Kim's third gold medal of the Paris 2024 Games [1]. In doing so, he became the first male archer to win three gold medals at a single Olympics [2].
Beyond the current Games, the win elevates Kim's career total to five Olympic gold medals [3]. He is the first archer in the history of the Olympic Games to reach this milestone [3].
The competition in Paris highlighted the continued dominance of South Korean archery on the world stage. Kim's ability to maintain composure during the final shoot-off against Ellison served as the deciding factor in the gold medal match [1].
“Kim became the first male archer to win three gold medals at a single Olympics.”
Kim Woojin's achievement cements a historical shift in archery records, moving the ceiling for individual success in the sport. His fifth career gold medal and triple-gold performance in Paris underscore the Republic of Korea's systemic dominance in archery, while the shoot-off victory over a top U.S. competitor demonstrates the narrow margins of error at the elite Olympic level.
