China’s speed skating teams delivered edge-of-your-seat drama at the ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Tour in the Netherlands this week, securing semifinal spots in two relay events! 🌟 The competition also marks the final Olympic qualifier ahead of the 2026 Winter Games, raising the stakes for athletes worldwide.
In the women’s 3,000-meter relay, Fan Kexin led a thrilling comeback for the squad, which included Gong Li, Wang Xinran, and Zhang Chutong. After a heart-stopping collision between the USA and Netherlands teams, Wang Xinran skillfully navigated the chaos to keep China in contention. Though overtaken by the Dutch team in the final laps, China clinched second place with a time of 4:11.306. 🥈
The 2,000m mixed team relay saw even fiercer competition. Sun Long, Lin Xiaojun, Wang Xinran, and Fan Kexin battled Italy in a photo finish so close it required frame-by-frame review! China finished just 0.001 seconds behind Italy, clocking 2:41.531 to advance. 🏁
With Olympic qualification on the line, these performances position China as a strong contender for medals in 2026. Fans worldwide are already buzzing about the team’s resilience and razor-thin margins! 💬🔥
