Hey track fans! Major news from Guangzhou where China's men's 4x400m relay team just clocked an astonishing 3:01.87 in the pouring rain at the World Athletics Relays. 🏃♂️⚡ This stellar performance broke the national record and secured a spot for the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships.
The dynamic squad—rookies Liang Baotang, Li Yiqing, Zhang Qining, and Fu Haoran—finished second in Heat 1. Fu, who powered through to overtake Spain's Bernat Erta in the final leg, said, "My mind was blank when I was running, just to do my best."
The event, which rides as the main qualifier for Tokyo 2025, featured a series of nail-biting races across men's, women's and mixed relay events. The buzz didn’t stop there; the mixed 4x100m event made its global debut ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Chinese quartet—Huang Shuping, Kong Lingyao, Chen Jinfeng, and Chen Guanfeng—recorded an impressive 41.30 seconds to reach the finals.
Other heats brought extra drama too. Veteran Xie Zhenye led Team China in the men's 4x100m, finishing just 0.005 seconds behind Italy, while a baton mishap in the women's 4x100m added an unexpected twist. Teams from South Africa, Japan, USA, and Spain also stole the spotlight with record-setting efforts!
For our tech-savvy and passionate followers, these electrifying relays remind us that with focus and teamwork, new records and opportunities await around every corner. Keep your sneakers tied and eyes on the track for more thrilling updates! ✨
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China break men's 4x400m national record at World Athletics Relays
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