Track fans, grab your tissues 😢 – Chinese sprint legend Su Bingtian just announced his retirement on Tuesday, leaving behind a legacy that redefined Asian athletics. The 36-year-old speedster literally ran into history books, becoming the first Chinese man to smash the 10-second barrier (remember that iconic 9.99s in 2015?) and later setting the current Asian record of 9.83 seconds at Tokyo 2021 🏅.
Su's career was pure 🔥: From his viral 2021 Olympic semifinal dash (where he outran USA's Ronnie Baker!) to securing China's 4x100m relay bronze, he proved Asia could compete on track's biggest stage. His final race? A sixth-place finish in that legendary Tokyo final – still the highest Olympic ranking ever for an Asian sprinter.
Young athletes across the continent are already calling him the "Grandfather of Asian Speed" 👴⚡. While Su hasn't revealed future plans, fans hope he'll mentor China's next gen of sprinters. One thing's clear: his 9.83s record will be haunting rivals for years to come 👻.
