Kim Gilli, representing Seongnam City Hall, achieved a remarkable victory in the women's 1500m final at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, crossing the finish line with a time of 2:32.076 and earning her second gold medal in this competition. This win marks the first gold for South Korea in the individual short track events at the Olympics and highlights Gilli's dominance after also winning gold in the women's 3000m relay earlier in the tournament, making her the first South Korean athlete to win two golds in an Olympics since 2018.

Choi Min-jung, also from Seongnam City Hall, competed fiercely and finished second with a time of 2:32.450, securing a silver medal. Despite falling short of retaining her Olympic title in this event as she aimed for a third consecutive gold, Choi's achievement of seven total Olympic medals places her at the top as the South Korean athlete with the most Olympic medals in history. The bronze medal went to America's Corinne Stoddard.

In a thrilling race, the strategy of both Gilli and Min-jung played a crucial role. After observing their competitors, Choi attempted to take the lead, edging past several skaters and momentarily securing second place. Gilli responded with her signature aggressive style, overtaking Choi and confidently claiming the gold. Their competition was a showcase of camaraderie and sportsmanship, representing the strength of South Korean short track skating on the world stage.