China's men's speed skating team just shattered expectations at the 2026 Winter Olympics! ⛸️ Liu Hanbin, Wu Yu, and Li Wenhao blazed through the quarterfinals with a record-breaking 3:41.66 time, securing their first-ever semifinal berth in the team pursuit event since its Olympic debut in 2006.
🚀 The trio outperformed skating powerhouse Netherlands by 0.19 seconds, proving their training grind paid off. 'It's unexpected but also earned,' said Li Wenhao, reflecting on their journey from underdogs to podium contenders. 'We've leveled up every month since last year—this is just the start.'
🎯 With lap speeds ranking top-three among all teams, China now faces Italy, the US, and the Netherlands in Tuesday's semifinals. Will they glide to a medal? Stay tuned! 👀
