Chinese para-athletes Wen Xiaoyan and Shi Yiting stunned the world at the Para Athletics World Championships in Kobe, Japan, this week, with Wen smashing a historic world record in the women's 100m T37 final ๐โ๏ธ๐จ. The duo's triumphs highlight China's rising dominance in adaptive sports.
Wen, 27, blazed across the finish line in 12.27 seconds on Tuesday โ a jaw-dropping feat that left competitors in her wake. This victory followed her earlier gold medal in the women's long jump T37 final, where she retained her world title. "I always believe there's room for breakthroughs," Wen told reporters, crediting her success to adopting starting blocks in training this year. "I love sports, and I love running. This is just the beginning!" ๐
Team USA's Taylor Swanson claimed silver (12.86s), while Jiang Fenfen of China secured bronze with a season-best 13.26s. Fans worldwide celebrated the event as a testament to athletic resilience and innovation.
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Wen Xiaoyan, Shi Yiting break world records at Para Athletics Worlds
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