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Si-hyeong Lee, who competed as a figure skating representative at the Beijing Olympics, overcame poverty and miraculously stepped on the stage of her dreams.

He smiled, saying that although he didn't get the spotlight because of his mistake, he was happy nonetheless.



Correspondent Kim Hyung-yeol.



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On the stage of his dream, which he first appeared on at the age of 22, Si-hyung Lee could not overcome the pressure.



I failed to advance to the free skating because I fell heavily in three consecutive jumps, where there were few mistakes before.



It was a big disappointment, but I got up again with the power of positivity.



[Lee Si-hyeong/National Figure Skating Team: It's unfortunate because I know that I will grow through this experience, but it was the Olympics that gave me strength.] Participating in the



Olympics itself was a miracle.



Si-hyeong Lee, who started figure skating at the age of 11, has grown into a top prospect despite living with his ill mother and a basic livelihood recipient.



There was a moment when I was about to give up on my dream due to an injury in my old skate shoes, but crowdfunding started when a fan informed me of a sad story, and with the support of local governments and welfare organizations, it took off again.



Holding the picture of his mother in his heart, he broke his personal best every day, and expressed his gratitude through the ceremony and whenever he had a chance.



[Lee Si-hyeong/figure skating national team: I love my family.

((Camera) This is it.) Thank you for your support~]



[Lee Si-hyung/figure skating national team: I realistically quit (figure skating) because of the economic crisis, but I was able to come this far because of your support and love.]



I had difficulties jumping because of my height of over 186cm, but I worked harder than that.



[Lee Si-hyeong/figure skating national team: (tall height) may be at a disadvantage, but let's do our best now so that that doesn't become an excuse.

It was always very difficult, but I was still happy.]



When the training ground was closed due to the corona crisis, I ran outside.



[Lee Si-hyung/figure skating national team: I rode the mountains around my house, I went to the subway vacant lot and trained and spent every day like that.]



And last year, at the Nevelhorn Trophy, where the last ticket was held, I got a place in the Olympics dramatically.



Although the first Olympics was short, Si-hyung Lee smiled brightly saying that he will continue to work hard.



[Lee Si-hyung/figure skating national team: (goal) There is also this saying, 'I want to become the number one player', but I hope the viewers will be a little happier because of me.

I hope that you will be remembered as a player who 'works hard to make people happy, makes them happy'.

I will do my best to become a 'proud son'~ I love you mom.]



(Video coverage: Lee Chan-soo, Video editing: So Ji-hye)