"Japan was surprised, too."' Choi Gaon's indomitable gold medal "Once announced withdrawal, miraculous reversal." [Milan Olympics]

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Japanese media and Japanese athletes applauded the news that snowboarder Choi Ga-on (18, Sehwa Girls' High School), who was born in 2008, won a gold medal in the last period after falling twice.

Japanese media Daily Sports said on the 13th, "Choi Ga-on, who had a big accident in the first period, showed an overwhelming performance in the third period and won the gold medal," adding, "Chloe Kim (USA), who was aiming for her third consecutive Olympic victory, only won silver." "It is the first time in history that a Korean athlete has won a gold medal in snowboarding," the report said.

The media said, "Choi Gaon fell heavily in the first period and injured his knee. Just before the second period, it was once marked as a "gigwon" on the official site of the tournament, he said. "However, he withdrew and continued to play in the second period, but in the third period, he completely completed the high-level composition and won the gold medal with a miraculous reversal."

Tokyo Sports also said, "Choi Ga-on fell heavily in the first period and was unable to move his body. "I was seriously out of balance and seriously injured my head, back, and knees, so I couldn't move from my seat," he said. "The ambulance was dispatched and carried to the stretcher, but fortunately, I skied down on my own after receiving first aid."

The media said, "However, Choi Ga-on 'caused a miracle of Liviño,' and added, "In the second period, he was in a physical condition where he could not properly use his skills and fell again, but in the third period, he succeeded in a series of great techniques in severe weather conditions of heavy snow. On this day, he was the only one who showed a phenomenal performance of more than 90 points to achieve a miraculous come-from-behind victory. It is a reversal achieved with an indomitable spirit," he praised.

Nikan Sports also said, "Choi Ga-on, who once announced his withdrawal due to a big fall in the first period, won the gold medal in a great reversal. Immediately after Choi Ga-on's confirmation of the gold medal, fans responded by saying on Japanese social media, "The Korean player, who fell heavily in the first period, won the gold medal" and "the indomitable spirit itself."

It was not just the Japanese media. According to Daily Sports, Japan's Shimizu Sara (17), who was unfortunately unable to reach the podium in fourth place, said of Choi Ga-on, "It's amazing. It fell heavily in the first period and was carried off on a stretcher, and fell in the second period as well. Mentally, there must have been a huge crisis, he said. "Nevertheless, it is great to succeed in the third period and score points. I really respect him," he said.

Choi Gaon scored 90.25 points in the women's halfpipe final at the Lvigno Snowpark in Italy, beating Chloe Kim (88.00 points) and Mitsuki Ono (85.00 points from Japan) to the top of the podium. It is the first gold medal for the Korean team in this competition, the first gold medal for the Korean Ski Winter Olympics, and the record for the youngest ever snowboard champion (17 years and 101 days).

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