In an exhilarating display of speed and teamwork, China's Li Chunjian and Shi Yaolong clinched sixth place in the two-man bobsleigh event at the IBSF World Cup held in Sigulda, Latvia. Competing against 19 international pairs, the duo delivered impressive performances across both runs.
Li and Shi opened the competition with a first-round time of 49.81 seconds, positioning them competitively in the sixth spot. They maintained their momentum in the second round, completing the run in 50.03 seconds and securing an overall time of 1 minute and 39.87 seconds.
Meanwhile, fellow Chinese pair Sun Kaizhi and Ye Jielong finished in 13th place with a combined time of 1 minute and 40.80 seconds. Their first-round performance clocked at 50.20 seconds set the stage for their final ranking.
The competition was fierce, with Germany's seasoned athletes Francesco Friedrich and Simon Wulff topping the podium. Friedrich, a legend in the sport, achieved his 49th two-man bobsleigh World Cup title, showcasing his enduring prowess at 34 years old.
China's strong showing in Sigulda highlights the nation's growing presence in winter sports, inspiring young athletes and sports enthusiasts across the globe.
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China's Li and Shi finish sixth in two-man bobsleigh at IBSF World Cup
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