In Gumi, South Korea, on Thursday, Feng Bin soared to another victory at the Asian Athletics Championships. With a final throw of 61.90 metersthe only effort to pass the 60-meter markshe clinched her third consecutive womens discus title.
That winning mark propelled the Chinese mainlands medal tally to 12 golds, solidifying its lead in Gumi. Fengs triumph also extended the remarkable streak of 12 straight womens discus golds at this continental competition.
A World Athletics Championships gold medalist and Paris Olympics silver medalist, Feng blends raw power with meticulous technique. “I aim to achieve even better results, and I believe I have the capability to do so,” she said, already eyeing future milestones.
Her dominance in the circle offers a blueprint for Asias next generation of throwers. From local training grounds to global arenas, young athletes are studying her spin and release, dreaming of replicating her success.
As the season progresses, the spotlight will turn to how Feng carries this momentum into upcoming world championships and the Paris Olympics. One things certain: her discus legacy shows no signs of slowing down, and the athletics world is watching.
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Feng Bin retains women's discus title at Asian Athletics Championships
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