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Day 7: Friday, August 15, 2008

On the verge of history, history repeats itself

On the verge of history, history repeats itself

Despite winning the team title nearly Olympics after Olympics, the South Korean men have yet to claim and individual gold. Even when Park Kyung-Mo looked to have it wrapped up in Beijing, history stepped in and gave the title to another.

Day 6: Thursday, August 14, 2008

A new era in women's archery begins as China's Zhang takes gold

A new era in women's archery begins as China's Zhang takes gold

When China's Zhang Juan Juan beat one of South Korea's best in the women's individual archery quarterfinals, it could easily have been dismissed as luck. But when Zhang, who trailed 109-101 before her last arrow in the gold medal match, defeated top-seeded Park Sung-Hyun 110-109, it sent the crowd into a frenzy.

Day 5: Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Wunderle surprises, heads to quarters

Wunderle surprises, heads to quarters

American Vic Wunderle was the talk of the archery world after he upset world No. 1 Im Dong-hyun to advance to the quarterfinals.

Day 4: Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Lorig remains as lone American woman

Lorig remains as lone American woman

American Khatuna Lorig advanced to the round of 1/8 of the women's individual competition and is the only member of Team USA left. All three South Korean women medal hopefuls advanced as well.

Day 3: Monday, August 11, 2008

South Korean men claim gold

South Korean men claim gold

After watching their female counterparts take gold the day before, the South Korean men went ahead and won a team gold medal  themselves.

Day 2: Sunday, August 10, 2008

No surprise, South Korea women win again

No surprise, South Korea women win again

The team of Park Sung-hyun, Yun Ok-hee and Joo Hyun-Jung of South Korea dominated the women's team competition and came away with yet another Olympic gold medal.

Day 1: Saturday, August 9, 2008

South Korea stands tall in ranking round

South Korea stands tall in ranking round

The women's ranking round saw Park Sung-Hyun tie an Olympic record and get South Korea off to a great start. On the men's side of the bracket Juan Rene Serrano set the tone by leading all men with a score of 679.

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