Get ready to cheer, sports fans! 🇨🇳 China is stepping onto the global stage as the host of the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, starting Friday. With 35 athletes in the mix, including rising stars and legendary veterans, this squad is packed with talent. Let's break it down!
Sprint Showdowns & Record Chasers
Veteran sprinter Xie Zhenye (31) teams up with 21-year-old Deng Xinrui in the men’s 60m, setting up an all-China speed duel. 🚀 Meanwhile, Ailixier Wumaier makes history as the first Chinese athlete to compete in the men’s 400m at this event – don’t blink when he runs his record-breaking pace!
Hurdles, Jumps, and Shot Put Dreams
Watch out for hurdler Liu Junxi, who smashed his personal best this year, edging closer to Liu Xiang’s legendary 2012 record. 🤯 In the triple jump, two-time world champ Zhu Yaming eyes global dominance after a 17.31m leap in Jinan. And 20-year-old Shu Heng? He’s already clearing 8 meters in the long jump – talk about next-gen energy! 💥
Women Power on the Track & Field
Sprinter Liang Xiaojing (60m) brings 🔥 fire with her 7.19s personal best, while Olympic gold medalist Gong Lijiao, 36, chases her 21m shot put goal alongside debutant Ma Yue. Will this dynamic duo rewrite the records? Tune in and find out!
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