The 4th leg of the 2025 National Athletics Grand Prix kicked off in Bengbu City on Friday, drawing over 1,500 athletes from across the Chinese mainland. The three-day meet covers sprint distancesâ100m, 200m, 400m for men and womenâand field events like shot put, javelin, and hammer throw.
Fans were eager to see star names such as Asian record holder Su Bingtian, Chen Jiapeng, Li Yuting, and rising talent Xia Sining. On day one, Su Bingtian clocked 10.52 seconds in his menâs 100m heat, finishing third and placing 32nd overallânarrowly missing the top-24 cutoff for semifinals. Heat 21, featuring the seasonâs best national performer Deng Xinrui, saw Deng win in 10.31 seconds, while Chen Jiapeng topped all qualifiers with a season-best 10.28.
As the Grand Prix tours venues from Zhaoqing in Guangdong Province to Jiaxing in Zhejiang Province, Chongqing Municipality, Bengbu in Anhui Province, Qingdao in Shandong Province, and Yulin in Shaanxi Province, athletes will battle for top times and throws ahead of the seasonâs highlight events. Keep an eye on emerging talents as they chase personal bests and national recognition.
Whether youâre a track and field enthusiast, aspiring athlete, or global sports fan, the National Athletics Grand Prix offers a front-row seat to Chinaâs next generation of champions. Stay tuned for more action as the season unfolds.
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China's National Athletics Grand Prix underway in Bengbu City
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