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Kim Ye-JiSouth Korean pistol shooter
Date of Birth: 04.09.1992
Country:  South Korea |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- ISSF World Championships
- Asian Shooting Championships and ISSF World Cup
- 2024 Summer Olympics
- Viral Sensation
Early Life and Education
Kim Se-hee was born in Danyang, South Korea. She attended Danyang High School, Chungbuk Physical Education High School, and Kyongbuk Science College. Kim began her shooting career at a young age, demonstrating a natural talent for the sport.
ISSF World Championships
In 2010, Kim made her first appearance at the ISSF World Championships in Munich, Germany, where she won the bronze medal in the junior women's 10m air pistol event. This early success foreshadowed her future achievements on the international stage.
Asian Shooting Championships and ISSF World Cup
In 2024, Kim competed in the Asian Shooting Championships, claiming the silver medal in the women's 25m pistol event. She then participated in the ISSF World Cup, where she earned a bronze medal in Munich in the women's 25m pistol event. In Baku, Kim secured a silver medal in the 10m air pistol event before setting a new world record in the women's 25m pistol event, scoring 42 out of 50 shots.
2024 Summer Olympics
Kim's breakout performance came at the 2024 Summer Olympics. She won the silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol event, finishing just behind her South Korean compatriot Eo Ji-yeon. Throughout the competition, Kim showcased her unique style, featuring a short bob, glasses akin to Terminator, and a small stuffed elephant belonging to her daughter.
Viral Sensation
Kim became a viral sensation during the 2024 Summer Olympics due to her charismatic presence and impressive shooting skills. Social media commentators compared her to fictional characters such as James Bond and Satoru Gojo from the manga series Jujutsu Kaisen. A video clip of Kim from the 2024 ISSF World Cup, where she sported a backward cap, sharp bob, and a stoic expression, became particularly popular. The clip went viral, earning her the title of "the most badass person on the planet" and praise for her "main character energy." GQ Magazine hailed her as the breakout star of the Games.
