<Anchor> In the



200m freestyle final in the morning, Hwang Seon-woo took the lead from the beginning with overwhelming speed, but his back was a bit lacking. Still, at the age of 18, he stood shoulder to shoulder with world-class athletes in his first Olympics, making him look forward to the future even more.



This news will be delivered by reporter Kim Hyung-yeol.



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Hwang Seon-woo, who took a deep breath and stood on the stage for the first Olympic final in his life, poured everything into it from the beginning.



With the starting gunfire, he jumped in with the fastest reaction time of 0.58 seconds, smashing and running straight ahead.



Overseas broadcasters were also surprised when they passed the 100m faster than the world record pace set by Biederman when he was wearing a full-body swimsuit.



[USA relay crew: I ran 100m in 49.7 seconds. This is the fastest pace ever in the 200m freestyle race.]



Gradually widened the gap and passed the 150m with an overwhelming lead, but the final back was not enough.



After 170m, they allowed overtaking one after another and hit the touchpad in 7th place at 1:45.26.



I have no regrets because I put everything into it.



[Hwang Seon-woo/Sooyoung National Team: I did my best, but I think it was very difficult. Last 50m. (Where does your eye hurt?) I can't open my eyes well. now. (Is it difficult?) Yes.]



Although it was possible to win a medal by setting a record in the preliminary round, he was satisfied with the first final since Park Tae-hwan, leaving a disappointment in the race operation.



Still, at the age of 18, he showed hope on the adult stage by showing global competitiveness.



[Hwang Seon-woo / National Swimming Team: I am very satisfied that I was able to swim from the first Olympics to the final like this. I have gained a lot of confidence, so I think I will have to train hard until the Paris Olympics.] The



challenge is not over.



After a while, Hwang Seon-woo competes in the 100m freestyle and 800m relay, and fights again.



(Video coverage: Seol Seol-hwan, video editing: Lee Jeong-taek)