PARIS — Reigning world champion Hwang Sun-woo and Olympic bronze medalist Kim Woo-min have successfully advanced to the semifinals of the men's 200-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics. Hwang posted the fourth-fastest time in the heats, while Kim, who recently won bronze in the 400m freestyle, also secured his spot by finishing twelfth.
According to Yonhap News Agency, who set a national record earlier this year, the atmosphere within the South Korean team is buoyant, especially following Kim's bronze medal victory. Both swimmers are now poised to make history by potentially becoming the first pair of South Korean swimmers to compete together in an Olympic final. The semifinals are scheduled for Sunday evening in Paris, with the final to follow on Monday.