Olympic Bid for Legally Blind Archer

11 months ago

Olympic Sports, Handicaps/Disabilities

South Korean archer Im Dong-hyun is so accurate, he could probably hit a bulls-eye with his eyes closed...
              Not that it would matter... Im is legally blind.
              The double gold medalist has a strong case of myopia, or nearsightedness, and can't see the target very well at all.
              But by reproducing the same drawing action over and over again, he's trained his muscle memory to an such an amazing accuracy, he says can feel the shot.
              With two gold medals under his belt for team events, this time, Im's aiming for individual gold.
              (SOUNDBITE) (Korean) SOUTH KOREAN ARCHER IM DONG-HYUN SAYING:
              "Nowadays, I get nervous more than ever and I feel a burden heavier than ever. But this is a golden opportunity for me, so I will do my best to get gold medals for me and my team."
              While Im's been hard at practice, cupid has also hit a bull's-eye... Im says he plans to get married right after the games.
              Julie Noce, Reuters

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Olympic Bid for Legally Blind Archer

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