In Gumi, South Korea, China's sprint star Liang Xiaojing left no doubts. She blasted out of the blocks and crossed the line in 11.37 seconds to claim gold in the women's 100 meters at the Asian Athletics Championships on Wednesday.
Her win marks a milestone: the first time a Chinese athlete has topped the podium in this event since Wei Yongli in 2013. Liang's flawless technique and blazing start set the pace from the first step, leaving competitors trailing.
But China's domination didn't stop there. The host day's gold medal haul included:
- Men's triple jump: Zhu Yaming soared to 17.06m, the only athlete above 17 meters.
- Men's hammer throw: Wang Qi delivered victory with a 74.50m throw.
- Women's pole vault: Niu Chunge cleared 4.48m, sharing the podium with silver medalist Xu Huiqin.
- Men's decathlon: Fei Xiang accumulated 7,634 points to take the crown.
- Women's 1500m: Li Chunhui smashed her personal best with a time of 4:10.58.
China's six-gold surge showcases the depth of talent driving the nation's athletics program. For young athletes and sports fans around the globe, the performances in Gumi are proof that dedication, innovation, and grit can lead to podium finishes on the biggest stages.
As the championships continue, all eyes will be on rising stars and seasoned pros alike, each chasing their moment in the sun—and perhaps, a little piece of history.
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Liang Xiaojing wins women's 100m gold for China at Asian Championships
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