Chinese short track speed skater Sun Long made history today at the 2026 Winter Olympics, clinching silver in the men's 1,000m event with a nail-biting time of 1:24.565 – just 0.028 seconds behind Dutch champion Jens van't Wout. The Republic of Korea's Rim Jong‑un took bronze in a photo finish at 1:24.611.
🏆 'I've done all I can do,' said Sun, a two-time Olympian who finally secured his first career medal. 'I showed everything from my training. The result wasn't in my hands – only my effort was.'
The victory comes after a heartbreaking fourth-place finish in the mixed team relay earlier this week, where Sun's stumble cost China a podium spot. Fans worldwide are calling today's redemption 'pure Olympic drama' on social media. 🌍⛸️
With this win, Sun becomes China's third short track medalist at Milano Cortina 2026. The competition continues through February 22, with team events still to come.
