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South Korean archer Kim Woojin breaks world record in Rio Olympics

Xinhua, August 5, 2016 Adjust font size:

South Korea's Kim Woo-jin broke the world record for the archery men's individual event at the Rio Olympics when he score 700 hits out of 72 arrows.

The previous world mark of 699 hits was set by Kim's compatriot Im Dong-hyun. Endit