South Korean archers target more gold in Rio


South Korean national archery team member Ki Bo-bae takes part in a training session for the 2016 Rio Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, July 5, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

SEOUL (Reuters) - Ki Bo-bae is under no illusions about the pressure she will face in Rio as she bids to become the first archer to defend an individual Olympic title but after shooting more than 500 arrows a day in training the South Korean is ready for the challenge.

Archery has been a gold mine for Korea at the Olympics with the country's athletes hogging 19 of the 36 titles up for grabs since the sport returned in its modern format in 1972.

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