On Saturday in Gumi, South Korea, a quartet of victories boosted the Chinese mainland’s gold medal haul to 19 at the Asian Athletics Championships.
The Final Day Recap
- 200m Excellence: Chen Yujie stormed to gold in the women’s 200m with a personal best of 22.97s, edging out Singapore’s Shanti Pereira by 0.01s. Li Yuting finished third in 23.23s.
- Relay Magic: The team of Chen Yujie, Li Yuting, Zhu Junying and Liang Xiaojing dominated the women’s 4×100m relay, clocking a season-best 43.28s. India and Thailand took silver and bronze.
- Hurdles Heroics: Hangzhou Asian Games silver medalist Mo Jiadie launched a late surge in the women’s 400m hurdles, crossing first in 55.31s—just 0.01s ahead of Bahrain’s Oluwakemi Mujidat Adekoya. India’s Vithya Ramraj claimed bronze in 56.46s.
- 800m Triumph: Wu Hongjiao closed the day with gold in the women’s 800m, finishing in 2:00.08. Japan’s Rin Kubo and India’s Pooja Pooja followed in second and third.
The Chinese mainland squad ended the championships with a total of 19 gold, 9 silver and 4 bronze medals, cementing their status as a regional powerhouse in athletics.
Why It Matters
From photo-finish sprints to nerve-wracking hurdle battles, the tight finishes and personal bests highlight the rising competitiveness across Asia. For young athletes and fans, this showdown offers a glimpse at emerging talents and national sports programs on the fast track.
Looking Ahead
As nations prepare for next year’s major meets, these results will fuel training strategies and rivalries. Keep an eye on these names—they could headline the next global stage.
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Four more golds for China on last day at Asian Athletics Championships
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