Kim Ye-ji, the acclaimed Olympic sharpshooter, collapsed [1] during a news conference in South Korea on Friday.
Video footage from the event captured Ye-ji speaking to reporters before suddenly collapsing and falling to the floor.
Immediate reactions from those present showed clear concern as people rushed to her aid.
Paramedics arrived quickly, providing emergency care and placing the 31-year-old Olympian on a stretcher.
Ye-ji was subsequently taken to Jeonju Hospital, where she underwent a series of tests.
According to local authorities, the collapse was attributed to “accumulated fatigue,” and she had briefly lost consciousness.
Reports that she required CPR for resuscitation were denied by a local official.
As of now, Ye-ji remains hospitalized and under observation. There has been no further information released regarding any underlying medical conditions that may have contributed to the incident.
Ye-ji, who earned a silver medal in the 10-meter air pistol event at the Paris Olympics, did not make the finals in the 25-meter event due to time issues.
Her impressive shooting skills have garnered international attention, especially after setting a world record in Azerbaijan in May.
The video of her performance went viral, even catching the eye of Elon Musk, who suggested she might be suited for Hollywood.
She should be cast in an action movie. No acting required!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 30, 2024 [2]