Su Bingtian, the renowned Chinese sprinter and holder of the men's 100-meter Asian record, has marked the end of his illustrious career by winning his final 60-meter race. Clocking an impressive 6.65 seconds at the third stop of the Chinese National Indoor Athletics Championships in Jinan, Shandong Province, Su showcased his enduring talent and competitive spirit.
The event saw participation from over 150 athletes, divided into 19 groups. Su competed in the final group alongside Guangdong natives Chen Guangfeng and Wu Haoling, as well as Shi Yuhao and Sui Gaofei from Jiangsu. At 35, Su demonstrated remarkable performance with the second-best start and surged ahead of his competitors in the middle of the race to secure victory.
Su's 6.65-second finish not only earned him the championship but also stands as the second-best performance at the Championships and ties for the 10th-best in Asian history. Reflecting on his career, Su expressed his gratitude on social media: \"It feels special to come back to the track. Everything I recall since my first indoor race 20 years ago became memories. I have finished my last 60-meter race of career in 6.65 seconds. I want to thank the organizing committee and the friends who have been supporting me. I will continue to focus on recovering and prepare for my final National Games of China at home.\"
The 15th National Games of China are scheduled to take place in Guangdong Province, along with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region, from November 9 to 21. Su has announced that he will retire following the Games in December 2024, concluding a celebrated career in athletics.
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