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Summary Im Dong-hyun scored 693 points on the 70-metre round, breaking his 72-arrow record by two points.
South Korean archer Im Dong-hyun broke his own world record as archery came to Lords, the home of cricket, for a test event ahead of next years London Olympics.Im scored 693 points on the 70-metre round, breaking his 72-arrow record by two points on the first day of qualifying in the London Archery Classic.Im led the mens draw, while compatriot Jung Dasomi topped the womens scoring with 666 points.The weeklong competition begins outright Tuesday with the mens team event.The 25-year-old Im won two team Olympic gold medals in 2004 and 2008. He will be a favorite for individual gold in London next year.Lords, the famous cricket ground in northwest London, is being converted to an archery venue for the Olympics.
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