Lee Hyunwoo Wins Long Jump, Park Yongbae Takes High Jump, Lim Chaeyoung Tops Triple Jump
Proving Their Dominance as the Strongest Collegiate Track and Field Athletes
Pusan National University showcased its dominance as the top university in field athletics by sweeping three men's and women's field events at the 80th National University Athletics Championships, a competition to determine the nation's strongest collegiate track and field athletes.
From the left, Hyunwoo Lee (center), Yongbae Park, Chaeyoung Lim. Provided by Pusan National University
Pusan National University (President Choi Jaewon) announced on April 23 that its athletics team took first place in three events at the 80th National University Athletics Championships, held at Gimhae Sports Complex from April 1 to 3.
This prestigious collegiate athletics competition was hosted by the Korea University Athletics Federation and the Korea Industrial Athletics Federation, and jointly organized by the Gyeongsangnam-do Athletics Federation and the Gimhae City Athletics Federation. A total of 47 events (23 men's events, 23 women's events, and 1 mixed event) saw fierce competition among top athletes representing universities from across the country.
Pusan National University sent a total of eight athletes to this tournament, achieving outstanding results with three gold medals and one bronze medal in field events such as long jump, high jump, and triple jump.
In the men's division, fourth-year student Hyunwoo Lee took first place in the long jump, while fellow fourth-year student Yongbae Park secured first place in the high jump. In the women's division, third-year student Chaeyoung Lim won the triple jump and also placed third in the long jump, further elevating the team's status.
Notably, Hyunwoo Lee had already claimed first place in the long jump at five major national competitions throughout 2024, and once again demonstrated overwhelming skill to remain at the top in this championship.
Hyunwoo Lee set a record of five long jump victories in 2024, including the 105th National Sports Festival, the 78th National University Athletics Championships, the Baekje Royal Capital Iksan National Athletics Competition, the 53rd National Classification Athletics Championships, and the 79th National University Athletics Championships.
Kim Doyeon, head of the Pusan National University Sports Department and professor in the Department of Physical Education, commented on the achievement, saying, "This valuable result was made possible by the sweat and dedication of each athlete, as well as the systematic training provided by the coaching staff. We will continue to actively support our athletes so they can maintain their growth on the national stage."
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