In a heart-stopping finish at the 2024 Paris Olympics, China’s Wu Peng claimed silver in men’s speed climbing with a lightning-fast time of 4.77 seconds—just 0.02 seconds behind Indonesia’s gold medalist Veddriq Leonardo. The 21-year-old climber’s razor-thin defeat had fans on the edge of their seats, proving every millisecond counts in this gravity-defying sport. 🕒
‘It’s a huge honor to stand on this podium for China,’ Wu told CGTN Sports Scene after the event, his voice brimming with determination. Alongside him, coach Zhong Qixin praised the team’s momentum: ‘Wu’s performance, along with Deng Lijuan’s silver in the women’s event yesterday, shows our athletes are reaching new peaks.’ 🏔️
Speed climbing—a fan-favorite since its Tokyo 2020 debut—saw fierce competition as Team USA’s Sam Watson secured bronze. For China, this medal marks another milestone in its growing dominance in Olympic climbing, blending precision, strength, and tech-level focus. 🧗♂️💥
