HELLO from KOREA
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94 _ <strong>HELLO</strong> <strong>from</strong> <strong>KOREA</strong><br />
all medal count with thirty three. In the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Korea<br />
placed seventh out of 172 countries with twelve golds, five silvers and<br />
twelve bronzes. Korea ranked 10th in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics with<br />
seven gold, 15 silver and five bronze medals, and 12th in the Sydney<br />
Olympics four years later with eight golds, nine silvers and eleven<br />
bronzes. In the 2004 Athens Olympics, Korea won nine gold, twelve silver<br />
and nine bronze medals, placing ninth.<br />
Recreational Sports<br />
Just as spectator sports have been increasing in popularity in Korea, so<br />
have recreational sports. As the nation grows richer, people of all ages<br />
are finding more time, money and energy to enjoy themselves and keep<br />
in shape.<br />
Since Korea is about 70 percent mountainous, Koreans have traditionally<br />
enjoyed mountain climbing. On the weekends, mountain trails are<br />
usually packed with families or hiking clubs spending the day away <strong>from</strong><br />
the city. Some go for the exercise, working out at exercise facilities near<br />
peaks. Others go to pay their respect at Buddhist temples high in the