Today, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Su Bingtian, the Chinese sprinter who redefined Asian athletics, announced his retirement from competitive sprinting.
Su's milestones:
- 2015: Became the first Chinese sprinter to crack 10 seconds (9.99s) at the Diamond League in Eugene, USA 🏃💥
- 2018: Tied his own Asian record of 9.91s at the World Challenge in Madrid 🌍
- 2021: Blazed a trail at the Tokyo Olympics, clocking 9.83s in the semis and finishing sixth in the final, plus a 4x100m relay bronze for the Chinese mainland team 🥉
From his early days on local tracks to Olympic stardom, Su's journey inspired a new generation of athletes across South and Southeast Asia. His grit, speed, and smile made him a social media sensation, lighting up TikTok and Instagram with unforgettable moments.
While Su steps off the track, his legacy will keep racing on, motivating young sprinters to chase their own records. Here's to the next chapter: whatever's ahead, we know he'll bring the same energy and passion, on or off the track! 🙌
Reference(s):
Asia's men's 100m record holder Su Bingtian announces retirement
cgtn.com
