🇨🇳 Big news from Paris! Jiang Yuyan and Di Dongdong have been chosen to carry the Chinese flag at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games this Sunday. Talk about ending the games on a high note! 🎉
These athletes have absolutely crushed it this year. 🏊♀️ Jiang Yuyan snagged *seven* gold medals in swimming! She didn't just win; she smashed two individual world records and three Paralympic records in the women's 100m backstroke S6, 100m freestyle S6, and 50m freestyle S6. Can we get a round of applause? 👏
But wait, there's more! Jiang teamed up with Peng Qiuping, Yuan Weiyi, and Guo Jincheng to dominate the 4x50m freestyle relay 20 points final. They set a new world record with a blazing time of 2:14.98! 🔥
On the track and field side, Di Dongdong was flying high! 🏃♂️ He took gold in the men's long jump T11 event with a world record leap of 6.85 meters. 🚀 Plus, he grabbed a bronze in the men's 100m T11 race. Not too shabby, huh?
The closing ceremony will light up the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, and with Jiang and Di leading the way, it's sure to be a night to remember! 🌟
Stay tuned for more updates from the Paralympics, and let's cheer on these incredible athletes! 🇨🇳❤️
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Jiang, Di to carry Chinese flag at 2024 Paralympics closing ceremony
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