Legally blind archer breaks first world record of the Olympics

[superpatriotman]

http://www.buzzfeed.com/jpmoore/legally-blind-archer-just-broke-the-first-world-re

Even though the opening ceremonies aren't until later tonight, this preliminary round began earlier today, and the legally blind Im Dong Hyun of Korea broke his own 72-arrow world record by posting a score of 699, which being a world record, is probably very high.

The Korean archer has myopia and 20/200 vision in his left eye. As a result, he can barely see the target and only makes out the vague colors. Despite this obvious hurdle, Im doesn't use glasses or contacts. In fact, he's declined offers for free corrective surgery, and instead relies on his ability to "feel" each shot.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

1. "Zen and the Art of Archery" in real life.

[Bonhomme Richard]

2. Love archery....great sport

Easy to learn, not so easy to do.

[cigsandcoffee]

3. Very well done, but I'm still not putting the apple on my head. No way, no sir. n/t

[PoliticAverse]

4. "which being a world record, is probably very high." - lol n/t

[Autumn Colors]

5. Trust your feelings, Luke

... use The Force.

In fact, he's declined offers for free corrective surgery, and instead relies on his ability to "feel" each shot.

[Egalitarian Thug]

6. K&R But please don't put spoilers in the title. n/t