Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan carved his name into Winter Olympics history today, claiming bronze in the men's 1,000m event at Milano Cortina 2026 with a blistering 1:07.34 finish. This marks China's third medal at this year's Games!
"This performance was close to perfect," the 26-year-old told reporters post-race. "I achieved my medal goal, and that confidence boost is everything right now."
Ning credited the competition's "fast ice" conditions for helping athletes smash records, calling his result "my best ever at low altitude." His Dutch coach Johan de Wit praised the effort: "I was amazed – he did a really good job."
The victory comes as China continues to make waves in winter sports, with young athletes like Ning leading the charge. Stay tuned for more updates as the Games continue! 🔥❄️
