In a thrilling race in Seoul, 22-year-old Long Jianguo of the Chinese mainland soared to victory, grabbing men’s speed climbing gold at the IFSC Climbing World Championships. It was a historic moment: the first time in 13 years a Chinese climber topped the podium in this event! 🧗♂️🏅
Long breezed through qualifying rounds, blasting each run in under five seconds and leaving fans on the edge of their seats. In the final showdown, he clocked an impressive 4.80 seconds, edging out Germany’s Leander Carmanns by just 0.19 seconds.
This win also punches Long’s ticket to next year’s Asian Games in Aichi, Japan. It’s a big step for the rising star, who now carries the torch passed down by Zhong Qixin, the last climber from the Chinese mainland to win this title (he dominated with four straight golds from 2007 to 2012).
For young athletes and adrenaline junkies, Long’s victory is proof that dedication and lightning-fast focus can rewrite history. Keep an eye on this space – the world of speed climbing is only getting faster and fiercer! 🔥
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Long Jianguo wins men's speed climbing gold at World Championships
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