It has now been four years since Korean female athlete in disabled Nordic skiing, the late Seo Bo-ra-mi, passed away. He left the world on July 9, 2021, due to a sudden heart attack, and he remains in the memories of many as an "icon of challenge and courage."
Seo Bo-ra-mi was paralyzed from the waist down in 2004, during his senior year of high school, after falling down the stairs. However, he chose hope instead of despair. As Korea's first female disabled cross-country skier, he competed in three consecutive Paralympic Games, starting in Vancouver in 2010 and including Sochi in 2014 and Pyeongchang in 2018.
With his solid skills and diligence, Seo Bo-ra-mi set an example within the national team, garnering attention not only for his performance but also for his warm personality. He announced a new beginning with his marriage in April 2021, but just three months later, he unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack. The news, which included the fact that he was pregnant at the time, left many in the sports community and beyond heartbroken.
His last broadcast was on E Channel's "Sisters Who Play." In the program, he shared valuable messages about the charm of seated cross-country skiing alongside Paralympic athletes.
Seo Bo-ra-mi left a deep impact on many with his short but intense and brilliant life. Every July, fellow athletes and sports officials express their condolences, saying, "We will not forget the courage he showed."
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