China’s short track speed skating team kicked off the ISU World Tour season with a heart-stopping victory in Montreal, snatching gold in the mixed 2000m relay thanks to a jaw-dropping final lap by Liu Shaoang! 🌟
Race Breakdown: Strategy Meets Drama
The squad played it cool early, with Wang Xinran holding back before Sun Long capitalized on a clash between South Korea and the Netherlands to push China into second. By the halfway mark, they’d grabbed the lead—but the real fireworks came in the final laps.
Liu’s ‘Main Character Moment’
With three laps left, China dropped to third after a Dutch skater overtook Zhang Chutong. Enter Liu Shaoang—the Olympic relay champ—who blazed past rivals with a surgical inside pass on the penultimate corner. His final burst clinched gold in 2:39.528, leaving the Netherlands and Canada trailing. South Korea later got DQ’d for a foul—talk about a plot twist! 🎬
Why It Matters
This win isn’t just about medals; it’s a masterclass in teamwork and clutch performances. For winter sports fans, Liu’s move is *chef’s kiss*—a reminder why short track is pure edge-of-your-seat entertainment. ❄️
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Liu shines as China clinch gold in mixed 2000m relay at ISU World Tour
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