South Korean Olympic shooter Kim Ye-ji fainted while speaking at a press conference.

South Korean Olympic shooter Kim Ye-ji fainted during a press conference. Kim, who won a silver medal at the Paris Games, collapsed while speaking in Imsil County, South Korea, due to stress and fatigue and was taken to the hospital. She regained consciousness later.

Kim became popular on the internet for her calm demeanor during the Olympics. Footage of her breaking a world record in May also gained attention on social media. Her silver medal in the 10-meter air pistol category earned her praise from many, including Elon Musk.

Kim expressed gratitude to Musk, believing that his attention contributed to her newfound fame. She emphasized that there are still areas of her performance that can be improved.

In an interview with LA Times, she said, "These Olympics are a turning point in my life. I realized that there is still a lot I can improve on." She also clarified that the toy elephant mistakenly thought to be hers in the media was actually a towel given by her coach.