Kim Ye-ji, the acclaimed Olympic sharpshooter, collapsed 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.

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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.

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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.

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