China's Wu Peng earned the silver medal in the men's sport climbing speed event at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics on Thursday. Demonstrating remarkable speed and skill, Wu clocked an impressive 4.77 seconds, finishing just 0.02 seconds behind Indonesia's Veddriq Leonardo, who clinched the gold medal. Sam Watson of the USA completed the podium with the bronze.
Following his historic performance, the 21-year-old Wu, alongside Zhong Qixin, head coach of China's speed climbing team, shared insights with CGTN Sports Scene's Greg Laffradi. They celebrated Wu's achievement and highlighted the success of Deng Lijuan, who secured the silver medal in the women's speed climbing event the day before.
This double success underscores China's growing prowess in sport climbing on the global stage, inspiring young athletes and enthusiasts around the world.
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China's Wu Peng, Zhong Qixin on winning men's speed climbing silver
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