HANGZHOU, China South Korean roller-skater Jung Cheol-won was left red-faced at the Asian Games on Monday (Oct 2) when an early celebration cost his team a gold medal in the 3,000m relay race. The 27-year-old eased up and raised his arms as he approached the finish, only to be pipped by Taiwan's Huang Yu-Lin on the line. Taiwan won.
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HANGZHOU, China Two hurdlers were crowned champions after a photo finish at the Asian Games on Monday while North Korea doubled down in record-breaking style in the weightlifting.
What happened: Jung Cheol-won, 27, of South Korea lost to Taiwan’s Huang Yu-Lin in the men’s 3,000-meter relay roller skating competition at the 19th Asian Games on Monday, resulting in South Korea only receiving a silver medal in the event. South Korea finished the relay at 4:05.702, while Taiwan’s Huang crossed the finish line with a time of 4:05.692.