South Korean archer Lim Si-hyeon set a world record in the women's ranking round of the Paris Olympics on Thursday.Lim scored 694 out of a possible 720 points at Les Invalides in Paris, finishing first in the ranking round. Another South Korean archer, Kang Chae-young, owned the previous record of 692 points, set in June 2019.Lim, a three-time Asian Games gold medalist making her Olympic debut, will be the top seed in the individual competition, which begins Tuesday with the round of 64. Lim will also represent South Korea in the mixed team event on Aug. 2.Her partner will be the top South Korean archer in the men's ranking round, set to begin later Thursday.Source: Yonhap News Agency

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