Explore popular quotes and sayings by a South Korean athlete Im Dong-Hyun.
Last updated on November 8, 2024.
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.
I try not to push myself too hard, but I also need to perform and earn the results.
When I look down the range at the target all I can do is try to distinguish between the different colors.
Archery requires very sensitive muscles.
I've had some surgery and shoulder problems.
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.
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.
For me, seeing the target and not seeing the target doesn't make any difference.
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.
If I couldn't see the colors, now that would be a problem.