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South Korean captures women's archery gold at Olympics

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Being an archer in South Korea, pressure just inherently comes with the territory.

Defending Olympic champion Ki Bo-bae certainly felt that weight. Same with top-seeded Choi Mi-sun, who went out earlier than expected.

Good thing teammate Chang Hye-jin was impervious to the effects of tension as she kept the South Korean archery dynasty chugging along.

Chang won the Olympic gold medal in the women's individual event Thursday by holding off surprise finalist Lisa Unruh of Germany. Chang was the pillar of consistency on a windy day at the Sambadrome, winning the final match 6-2 over Unruh.