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Last-Minute Comeback: Park Se-chan and Kim Ga-yeon Win Mixed Relay Gold

Jeon Yeongmin

Published : Aug 28, 2026 2:05 AM

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South Korea's modern pentathlon continues to deliver a series of victories on the global stage.

Following the mixed relay gold medal won by Seo Chang-wan and Seong Seung-min at the World Championships, Park Se-chan and Kim Ga-yeon also claimed a thrilling comeback gold medal at the Under-19 World Championships.

Park Se-chan and Kim Ga-yeon got off to a smooth start by taking first place in fencing, the opening event.

However, after stumbling in the obstacle race, they slipped to fifth place by the end of the swimming event.

They staged a dramatic comeback in the final laser run, which combines running and shooting.

Starting 27 seconds behind the leader, Park capitalized as their competitors wavered in shooting, hitting all five targets without a mistake in the final shooting session to pull ahead and turn the tables.

Park Se-chan and Kim Ga-yeon claimed victory by beating the German athletes with a 5-second margin.

Climbing onto the podium with bright smiles, they relished their joy by performing a flawless teamwork celebration.

(Video Editing: Park Gi-deok, Footage provided by UIPM)