Kim Wan-seok claims third consecutive King of Kings title

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Kim Wan-seok (Class 10, A1) has claimed the top spot in the KBOAT King of Kings, the most prestigious racing event of the first half of the year.

On the 18th, in the final held at the Misa Racing Course, Kim Wan-seok was assigned Lane 1 and, after engaging in a perfect start-and-turn battle, crossed the finish line first.

With this victory, Kim Wan-seok has achieved his third King of Kings title overall, following wins in 2022 and 2025, demonstrating his status as the tournament's strongest competitor.

In the first preliminary round held on Wednesday at 13 Gyeongju, Kim Wan-seok was assigned Lane 2 and chose to face off directly against Shim Sang-cheol, a strong competitor in Lane 1. Through a surprise wrapping maneuver, he subdued Shim Sang-cheol to secure first place, and with this win, successfully earned the most advantageous Lane 1 assignment for the final.

Kim Wan-seok shared his thoughts on the victory, saying, "I judged that there was a good chance of winning if I made a bold start and avoided any major issues in the turns. Thanks to the support of the fans, I was able to achieve a good result."

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