Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan just rewrote the Winter Olympics playbook at Milano Cortina 2026! The 26-year-old dynamo blazed through the men’s 1500m final in 1:41.98 – a new Olympic record – leaving rivals Jordan Stolz (USA) and Kjeld Nuis (Netherlands) in his icy wake. 🚀 With two bronze medals added to his haul, Ning’s triple-medal feat marks China’s strongest speed skating performance to date.
"I never thought I’d wear Olympic gold," Ning confessed to Sports Scene, still buzzing from his underdog victory. His triumph comes just four years after finishing seventh at Beijing 2022 – proof that resilience pays off. 💪
Carrying China’s flag at the opening ceremony became rocket fuel for Ning: "It wasn’t pressure – it was pure motivation. Winning gold is my way of thanking my country for believing in me." 🇨🇳
With the World Championships starting March 5, Ning’s already eyeing new challenges. But his real victory? Proving China’s speed skaters can go toe-to-toe with global powerhouses. "We’ve closed the gap," he declared. "This is just the beginning!" 🌟
