Republic of Korea Women take 6th Olympic gold

The Republic of Korea women set a world and Olympic record on the way to winning the gold medal, continuing their domination of women's archery and making history by winning their sixth consecutive Olympic gold medal at the Olympic Green Archery Field on Sunday, August 10.

The Republic of Korea claimed their place in history by beating out the Chinese team with a final score of 224-215. Heavy rain after the semifinals had earlier forced a 30-minute delay before the medal matches could take place.

Earlier in the day the Republic of Korea set a 24-arrow world record when Park Sung-Hyun, Yun Ok-Hee and Joo Hyun-jung combined for a score of 231 out of a possible 240 points against Italy in the quarterfinals.

The ROK score of 231 also established the Olympic record as the 24-arrow format is being featured for the first time in the Olympic Games.