Quotes by Im Dong-Hyun

About Im Dong-Hyun:

Im Dong-Hyun is a South Korean archer. He competes for the South Korean national team and is a former world number one. He has 20/200 vision in his left eye and 20/100 vision in his right eye, meaning he needs to be 10 times closer to see objects clearly, with his left eye, compared to someone with perfect vision.
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For me, seeing the target and not seeing the target doesn't make any difference.

Im Dong-Hyun

When I look down the range at the target all I can do is try to distinguish between the different colors.

Im Dong-Hyun

If I couldn't see the colors, now that would be a problem.

Im Dong-Hyun

Archery requires very sensitive muscles.

Im Dong-Hyun

I've had some surgery and shoulder problems.

Im Dong-Hyun

I try not to push myself too hard, but I also need to perform and earn the results.

Im Dong-Hyun

I had a strong desire to become an archer from the very first time I tried it. I forgot my other ambitions. I just wanted to compete in the Olympics.

Im Dong-Hyun

Archery is not a sport for everyone. The equipment costs a lot, and it is not easy for everyone to find a place to play. It is perhaps similar to golf, but of course there are more golf courses than archery fields.

Im Dong-Hyun

I used to play football at school, and I enjoyed really physical sports, but I now try to avoid any sports that might build up different muscles. That might have a negative impact on my archery.

Im Dong-Hyun

Author Bio

  • NameIm Dong-Hyun
  • DescriptionSouth Korean archer
  • BornMay 12, 1986
  • CountrySouth Korea
  • ProfessionArcher