China's shot put star Gong Lijiao just proved that age is just a number! 🎉 At 35, she snatched the gold at the opening leg of the 2024 Diamond League in Xiamen, leaving reigning world champion Chase Jackson and other top contenders in the dust.
But get this—despite hitting her personal best for the season, Gong wasn't exactly doing victory laps. Instead, she kept it real and said she wasn't too thrilled with her performance.
\"Due to the rain, my warm-up activities were not as thorough as I would have liked,\" Gong admitted. \"Competing against so many elite athletes, of course I aimed for the title. But I'm not entirely content with my performance, and I hope to break the 20-meter mark as soon as possible.\"
Talk about a champion's mindset! 💪 Despite challenging conditions and tough competition, Gong's determination to push her limits is seriously inspiring.
Keep an eye on this powerhouse—Gong Lijiao is definitely not slowing down anytime soon! 🚀
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China's Gong pips American world champion to Diamond League gold
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