As South Korean national figure skater Lee Hae-in competes at the Milano 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, Professor Lee Seung-jae of the Department of Physical Education at Mokpo National University has accompanied her to Milan as her personal trainer, supporting the athlete’s condition management and performance improvement on site.

Professor Lee is an expert in sports science and physical training and has worked closely with Lee Hae-in in Korea for years, developing personalized programs focused on strength building, injury prevention, and maintaining competitive performance. Given the nature of figure skating—where explosive power for high-difficulty jumps, rotational stability, and muscular endurance sustained through the latter part of a program are essential—Professor Lee has systematically managed the athlete’s physical balance and recovery capacity through science-based training methods and performance data analysis.

At the Milano Olympics, Professor Lee has continued to provide on-site support, overseeing pre- and post-competition condition checks, recovery programs, and detailed physical management to ensure Lee Hae-in steps onto the ice in peak condition. Also accompanying the team is trainer Han Su-jin, a student at Mokpo National University, who is gaining practical experience by observing how sports science support systems operate at an international competition.

As a result, Lee Hae-in delivered a successful performance in the women’s singles short program, recording a season-best score at the Olympics. Observers note that her ability to perform with composure on such a major stage reflects the systematic preparation built over time and the close on-site management provided during the event.

“Hae-in is an athlete with strong fundamentals and excellent self-management skills,” Professor Lee said. “While preparing for the Olympics, we refined her strength and recovery routines even more carefully. On a stage as big as the Olympics, physical stability is just as important as technical ability. We will continue supporting her so she can maintain peak condition through the remaining events.”

Lee Hae-in is currently staying in Milan and focusing on her competition preparations. She is scheduled to compete in the women’s singles free skating event on March 20 (Korea time).