Ready for some track & field drama? This past Sunday in Guangzhou, at the Chinese mainland's 15th National Games, we saw a mix of surprise strategy and pure dominance. 🚀
In the men's 800m final, national record holder Liu Dezhu set a blistering pace from the gun—but Zhejiang's Xi Xiaoheng had a plan. He conserved his energy, then unleashed a jaw-dropping kick on the last lap to cross the line in 1:45.48, smashing the Chinese mainland record and scooping gold. Talk about timing your sprint like a pro! ⏱️🏃♂️
Meanwhile, in women's shot put, Olympic champ Gong Lijiao made history with her fifth straight National Games crown. After opening strong with 19.53m, she held off rising stars like Hebei's Zhang Linru (19.47m) and Ma Yue (19.33m). On her final throw, Gong hurled 19.68m—sealed the deal and proved once again why she's the queen of the circle. 🎯🥇
Whether you're chasing personal bests on the track or mastering your own comeback story, these champs remind us that strategy, grit, and a killer final push can turn tides. Ready to train like a champion? 💪
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Xi breaks 800m record, Gong captures fifth consecutive shot put title
cgtn.com
