Chinese sprint icon Su Bingtian has announced his retirement plans, choosing to hang up his running shoes after the 15th National Games in November 2025. The event, co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, will serve as the grand finale to a remarkable career that has inspired countless young athletes across the globe.
At 35 years old, Su remains in excellent shape and has already resumed training, demonstrating his unwavering dedication to the sport. Hailing from Zhongshan in Guangdong Province, Su aims to give back to his hometown and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, contributing to the region's athletic legacy.
Su made history as the first Chinese man to reach the men's 100m final at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where he set an Asian record with a time of 9.83 seconds in the semifinals. Although he finished sixth in the final, his performance marked a significant milestone for Chinese athletics. Su also secured a bronze medal in the men's 4x100m relay at the same Olympics, earning China its first medal in an Olympic sprint event.
The sprinter faced setbacks, including missing the 2024 Paris Olympics due to injury, but his resilience and commitment never wavered. As Su prepares for his final competition, he sets a powerful example for aspiring athletes and solidifies his legacy as a trailblazer in the world of sprinting.
Su Bingtian's retirement marks the end of an era, but his influence will continue to resonate in the track and field community, both in China and internationally. Fans and fellow athletes alike look forward to witnessing his final performances, celebrating a career that has broken barriers and set new standards.
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China's sprinter Su Bingtian to retire after 2025 National Games
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