China's aerial skiing superstar Qi Guangpu has soared to new heights, clinching the gold medal at the FIS Aerial World Cup in Lac-Beauport, Canada this Saturday! 🥇🎿
The 34-year-old veteran showed the world he's still got it, leading the pack with an impressive score of 124.00 points. Despite fierce competition and some bumpy rides along the way, Qi emerged victorious, leaving his rivals in the dust!
A total of five Chinese athletes made it to the men's final, but only Qi and his teammate Li Xinpeng advanced to the second round. Qi's stellar performance not only earned him the top spot on the podium but also inspired fans across the globe.
\"So I just keep working and keep working,\" Qi shared with a smile. \"This year I came back here and got the gold medal. I am very happy.\"
Canada's own Lewis Irving thrilled the home crowd by taking silver with 102.50 points, while the USA's Christopher Lillis secured bronze with 85.40 points.
The excitement didn't stop there! In the women's final, Australia's Laura Peel, 35, claimed the gold with a high-flying score of 117.19 points. It was her first World Cup victory since her win in Almaty, Kazakhstan, back in March 2023.
China's rising star Chen Meiting grabbed the silver with 102.31 points, while reigning Olympic champion Xu Mengtao of China took home the bronze with 92.72 points after her big win last week.
The aerialists are set to return for another thrilling day of individual events on Sunday. Stay tuned for more high-flying action! 🚀
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Olympic champion Qi Guangpu claims gold medal at FIS Aerial World Cup
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