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Chinese golfer Lin Xiyu delivered a thrilling comeback at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing bronze in women's golf with a final-round rally that left fans cheering . The 28-year-old became only the second Chinese athlete to claim an Olympic golf medal after Feng Shanshan's historic 2016 bronze.
Battling nerves and a slow start, Lin climbed four spots during the last 18 holes. "I'm overwhelmed!" she told CGTN Sports Scene. "Fighting back like this… it proves consistency is key. I stopped checking scores and just played MY game."
The victory came after a heart-to-heart with mentor Feng. "Shanshan asked me, 'What finish would make you proud?'" Lin shared. "When I said 'medal,' she replied, 'Then grind for it.' That talk changed everything."
Fans worldwide celebrated Lin's triumph on social media, with her comeback story trending as #BronzeBossEnergy. Will this inspire a new wave of Chinese golfers? One thing's clear: Lin just etched her name into Olympic history!
: China’s Golf Star Shines at Paris 2024
. The 28-year-old became only the second Chinese athlete to claim an Olympic golf medal after Feng Shanshan's historic 2016 bronze.
Battling nerves and a slow start, Lin climbed four spots during the last 18 holes. "I'm overwhelmed!" she told CGTN Sports Scene. "Fighting back like this… it proves consistency is key. I stopped checking scores and just played MY game."
The victory came after a heart-to-heart with mentor Feng. "Shanshan asked me, 'What finish would make you proud?'" Lin shared. "When I said 'medal,' she replied, 'Then grind for it.' That talk changed everything."
Fans worldwide celebrated Lin's triumph on social media, with her comeback story trending as #BronzeBossEnergy. Will this inspire a new wave of Chinese golfers? 
One thing's clear: Lin just etched her name into Olympic history!
