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This South Korean sharpshooter won a silver medal. Then Elon Musk helped her go viral

Los Angeles Times
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Kim Ye-ji won a silver medal in the 10-meter air pistol event at the Paris Olympics .

She was a heavy favorite for gold in the 25-meter event, but an error in the qualifying round cost her a trip to the finals.

A video of the 31-year-old South Korean casually setting a world record in May went viral.

Kim Ye-ji was captivated by the pose and image of firing a pistol.

He was drawn to the idea of a team working together toward a common goal.

The fun and beauty of shooting lies in poring over the tiny details, the feeling of the pistol recoiling into your hand.