Source: Fox News
Summary
Brandon Kim, an American speedskater, attempted to get Team USA into the finals of the short track 500-meter event at the Winter Olympics on Monday. However, he was involved in an unfortunate incident with other skaters in the seventh heat, causing him to be penalized and not complete a lap. Kim was competing in his first Winter Olympics for Team USA.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Kim’s crash was a slow-start-to-late-push moment, where he had a promising junior career but struggled in the big leagues.
He was trying to make a comeback, but it was a learning moment for him.
Team USA still has hopes to medal in the 500-meter event, but it’s not looking good for Kim.
This one felt like a “what could have been” situation for the Virginia native.
Original Observation: It’s not the first time Team USA has had a tough time getting to the podium at the Olympics.
Author: Evan Null
