From pacemaker to veteran, for speed skater Chung Jae-won it can be lonely at the top

Speed skater Chung Jae-won has come a long way from serving as pacemaker in the 2018 PyeongChang Games mass start event for legend Lee Seung-hoon, rising to claim the role of de facto team leader in Milan nearly a decade later.

2026-02-22

‘Ice Princess’ Choi Min-jeong’s short track reign makes Korean history in Milan

For legendary short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong, the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games were a chance to etch her name in the Korean Olympic history books, capping a meteoric rise as she overcame adversity.

2026-02-21

Korea at risk of missing out on individual short track gold for first time as other nations speed past

With 26 Olympic gold medals to date, short track speed skating has traditionally been Korea’s strongest Winter Olympic event. But at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, the top prize has proved elusive.

2026-02-17

Kim Gil-li claims Korea's first women's short track medal with bronze in 1,000 meters

Korean short track skater Kim Gil-li won bronze in the 1,000 meters final, claiming Korea's first women’s short track medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Monday.

2026-02-17

Beijing passes baton to Milan at Olympics closing ceremony

The 2022 Beijing Olympics officially came to a close on Sunday evening, ending 17 days of athleticism and excitement and passing the baton to Milan 2026.

2022-02-21

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From pacemaker to veteran, for speed skater Chung Jae-won it can be lonely at the top

‘Ice Princess’ Choi Min-jeong’s short track reign makes Korean history in Milan

Korea at risk of missing out on individual short track gold for first time as other nations speed past

Kim Gil-li claims Korea's first women's short track medal with bronze in 1,000 meters

Beijing passes baton to Milan at Olympics closing ceremony

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