- Kim Ye-ji secured a silver medal for South Korea at the 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday
- The 31-year-old athlete finished second in the women’s 10 metre air pistol event in Paris
- Fans later referred to Kim as ‘the coolest person ever’ after her impressive viral moment
During the 2024 Paris Olympics, South Korean Olympian Kim Ye-ji has charmed many, leading to her being dubbed ‘the coolest person ever.’
The 31-year-old shooter captured a silver medal on Sunday in the women’s 10 metre air pistol event, finishing closely behind her fellow South Korean, Oh Ye-jin.
What truly captivated the audience was not only Kim’s precise shooting but also her unique style.
Appearing ‘badass,’ Kim sported customized shooting glasses and a white baseball cap while holding her daughter’s stuffed toy elephant in her non-shooting hand.
One fan exclaimed on Twitter: ‘Omg, her daughter’s elephant doll was with her during the Olympics. Kim Ye-ji is MOTHERING.’
Kim Ye-ji competing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Sunday
Kim competing in the women’s 10m air pistol event
Kim finished second, earning her first Olympic medal
Kim holding her daughter’s stuffed toy elephant while competing
To keep cool during the competition, Kim utilized a portable fan.
Since winning her first Olympic medal, clips from her performance at the shooting World Cup in Baku have gone viral.
One notable video showcased Kim winning gold in the 25m pistol event and achieving a new world record.
A viewer remarked, ‘This is the coolest anyone has ever looked while breaking a world record.’
Another commented, ‘This is the coldest s***. I’m obsessed.’
A third viewer stated, ‘And she’s so nonchalant about it; she’s the coolest main character out there.’
Kim – praised as ‘the coolest person ever’ – kept cool with a handheld fan
Looking ahead, Kim aims to expand her medal collection in the Women’s 25m pistol event at Paris 2024.
The qualification round for this event is set for Friday, with the finals scheduled for Saturday.
