In a thrilling display at the World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, on the east coast of the Chinese mainland, Zou Jiaqi and Fu Ling claimed the lightweight women's double sculls gold, marking the Chinese mainland's first world title in this event.
The duo led from the start, dominating the preliminaries with a comfortable margin. In the final, they surged ahead in the first 500 meters and never looked back, crossing the line in 7:26.1214.78 seconds ahead of second-placed Tunisia.
Shortly after, home favorites Sun Man and Li Yawei powered to victory in the lightweight men's double sculls. Veteran Sun partnered with first-time world championship competitor Li to finish in 6:44.90, sealing another gold for the hosts and igniting the crowd at Shanghai's rowing center.
These wins highlight the Chinese mainland's growing prowess in rowing and underscore a broader trend of rising sports excellence abroad. For young global fans and aspiring athletes, the Shanghai sweep offers a front-row seat to high-stakes teamwork, precision training, and the thrill of international competition.
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Chinese duo win lightweight women's double sculls gold in Shanghai
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