Chinese climber Long Jianguo, 22, just made history at the IFSC Climbing World Championships in Seoul! 🧗♂️💥 Defying gravity and expectations, he clinched the men’s speed climbing gold with a blazing 4.80-second final run—edging out Germany’s Leander Carmanns by a mere 0.19 seconds. Talk about a photo finish! 📸
Long’s victory ends China’s 13-year wait for another men’s speed title, last won by climbing legend Zhong Qixin in 2012. Fans are already calling him "The Dragon of the Wall" for his fiery ascent. 🐉
But wait, there’s more! This win also secures Long’s spot at next year’s Asian Games in Japan. 🌸 Will he keep this momentum? Stay tuned!
Pro tip: Speed climbing is all about explosive power and precision—imagine a vertical sprint. Long’s sub-5-second runs prove he’s mastered the art. 🏃♂️💨
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Long Jianguo wins men's speed climbing gold at World Championships
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