One of the most prominent South Korean athletes at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, short track speed skater Shim Suk-hee, continued her training on Thursday, with her first event scheduled for this week.
“I’m in good condition as I try to adjust myself to the Olympics,” Shim said after her training at Gangneung Ice Arena in Gangneung, the sub-host city of all ice events at the 2018 Winter Games. The ice rink will host all short track speed skating races.
Shim Suk-hee Aims for a Medal
The female skater will start her events on Saturday, a day after the official opening of the Olympics. It will be with the heats for the 500 meter and the 3,000m relay. The 175-centimeter skater boasts superior physical strength compared to other teammates, making her one of the most competitive athletes on the ice.
Shim grabbed a gold in the 3,000m relay at the 2014 Winter Games. This is where she also won a silver and a bronze in women’s 1,500m and 1,000m, respectively. This year, Shim is competing in all four races — 500m, 1,000m, 1,500m and 3,000m relay.
“I had a hard time coming here. So I will try my best to have satisfactory races. So that I will not be disappointed in myself,” Shim said.
