Chinese sprint legend Su Bingtian closed out his 21-year athletics career in an emotional finale at China’s National Games on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The 36-year-old, known for shattering Asian records, anchored Guangdong’s 4x100m relay team in his final race, finishing just 0.03 seconds shy of a podium spot. 🥇 Hubei team took gold with a blistering 38.60 seconds.
Despite a baton-passing hiccup during Su’s second-leg sprint, teammates Liu Hongxi, Shi Junhao, and Chen Guanfeng fought fiercely to clock 38.71 seconds. 'Although I said goodbye today, I won’t leave the track I love,' Su told reporters, hinting at a future mentoring role. 🌟 'I hope to create dreams for young racers and see our runners shine globally.'
Fans worldwide flooded social media with tributes, celebrating Su’s legacy as Asia’s first sub-9.90-second 100m sprinter. His career, spanning over two decades, has inspired a generation to chase speed – and dreams. 🚀
