South Korea at the 2014 Winter Olympics
| South Korea at the 2014 Winter Olympics |
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| IOC code | KOR | ||||||||
| NOC | Korean Olympic Committee | ||||||||
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| Competitors | 71 in 13 sports | ||||||||
| Flag bearer |
Lee Kyou-hyuk (opening and closing) |
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Medals Ranked 13th |
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South Korea competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia from 7 to 23 February 2014. The team consisted of 71 athletes and 49 officials. This marks an increase of 25 athletes from four years prior. Originally 64 athletes were named to the team but reallocations brought the final team size to 71 athletes.
South Korea left Sochi with a total of 8 medals (3 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze), the lowest in its Winter Olympics since 2002; female athletes won seven of the medals. With Pyeongchang being the host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics, a Korean segment was performed at the closing ceremony.
According to the quota allocation released on 27 January 2014, South Korea has qualified a total quota of five athletes in alpine skiing.
Based on their performance at the 2012 and 2013 Biathlon World Championships South Korea qualified 1 man and 1 woman.
* – Denotes the driver of each sled
According to the quota allocation released on 27 January 2014, South Korea has qualified a total quota of two athletes, each of them will compete only in classical events.
Based on results from 2012 World Women's Curling Championship and the 2013 World Women's Curling Championship, South Korea has qualified their women's team as one of the seven highest ranked nations.
Final round robin standings
South Korea has a bye in draws 1, 5 and 9.
Monday, February 11, 9:00
Tuesday, February 11, 19:00
Wednesday, February 12, 14:00
Thursday, February 13, 19:00
Friday, February 14, 14:00
Saturday, February 15, 9:00
Sunday, February 16, 14:00
Monday, February 17, 9:00
Monday, February 17, 19:00
South Korea has achieved the following quota places: Three athletes were named to the team.
Based on their performance at the 2013–14 Luge World Cup, South Korea has achieved a total quota of four athletes and a spot in the mixed team relay due to allocation.
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