Chinese track star Xie Zhenye is heating up the runway to Paris! 🌟 The 30-year-old sprint sensation clocked a season-best 10.05 seconds in the 100m preliminary round at a pre-Olympic warmup event in Italy this weekend, edging closer to his peak form ahead of the Games.
In a star-studded showdown featuring Tokyo 2021 gold medalist Marcell Jacobs (Italy) and bronze winner Andre De Grasse (Canada), Xie proved he’s ready to challenge track titans. After breezing through prelims, he maintained impressive consistency with 10.08s in semifinals and 10.09s in the final – finishing second overall behind Jacobs’ 10.08s. 🥈
🗣️ 'This performance gives me confidence,' Xie told reporters post-race. The veteran athlete – who turns 31 in August – has already qualified for Paris in the 200m and 4x100m relay, events where he previously claimed Asian Games gold in 2023. Fans will remember his pivotal role in China’s upgraded Tokyo Olympics relay bronze after a rival team’s doping disqualification. 🚨
With Xie’s speed trending upward, all eyes are on whether he can help deliver another historic medal for China’s athletics squad. Paris 2024’s starting blocks are looking 🔥!
