Seo-jeong Yeo won the gold medal in the women's vault final at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, writing a new chapter in the history of Korean gymnastics.

14.483 Points, a Dominant Victory

In the women's vault final broadcast on KBS 1TV on the 24th, Yeo scored 14.466 points on her first attempt and 14.100 points on her second, taking first place with a final average of 14.483 points. The silver medal went to An Chang-ok of North Korea with 13.666 points.

Yeo performed highly difficult routines in the final, and despite a slight wobble on her landing, she secured the victory with an overwhelming score.

Return to the Top Since 2018... Father and Daughter Both Multi-Gold Medalists

With this victory, Yeo once again reached the top of the Asian Games women's vault, following her 2018 title. She has now joined her father, commentator Hong-cheol Yeo, in the ranks of Asian Games multi-gold medalists.

Commentator Hong-cheol Yeo's Emotional Moment... Cheers of 'Legend'

Before the competition, commentator Hong-cheol Yeo said he had shared a sense of tension with his daughter through text messages. Caster Young-ho Lee mentioned that Yeo had won two gold medals at the Asian Games, expressing anticipation for the moment his daughter might surpass her father's record.

When the gold medal was confirmed, commentator Yeo expressed his emotion by shouting "Thank you" repeatedly. Caster Lee cheered, calling Seo-jeong Yeo a "legend."

Commentator Yeo became emotional as he mentioned the injuries and mental hardships his daughter had endured before the previous Asian Games. He said, "She went through so much. When she comes home, I'll buy her something delicious. Seo-jeong Yeo really likes seafood like octopus and abalone," and expressed his joy with a cheer of triumph.

Next Goal: The Olympics

Commentator Yeo relayed that his daughter had expressed her intention to take on the Olympic challenge after the Asian Games, offering his support by saying, "I hope she shows good results and a good performance."

Meanwhile, KBS is accompanying viewers through the 16-day competition under the slogan "A Moment of Becoming One Again, the Asian Games on KBS."