In a heartwarming conclusion to his illustrious career, Su Bingtian, Asia's record-breaking sprinter, won his final 60-meter race with an impressive time of 6.65 seconds at the Chinese National Indoor Athletics Championships held in Jinan, Shandong Province.
At 35 years old, Su showcased his unparalleled speed once again, overtaking his competitors in the middle of the race to secure victory. Competing against over 150 athletes divided into 19 groups, Su's performance was the second-best at the championships and ties the 10th-best in Asia.
Su expressed his emotions on social media, saying, \"It feels special to come back to the track. Everything I recall since my first indoor race 20 years ago became memories. I have finished my last 60-meter race of career in 6.65 seconds. I want to thank the organizing committee and the friends who have been supporting me. I will continue to focus on recovering and prepare for my final National Games of China at home.\" 🏅
The 15th National Games of China are set to take place in Guangdong Province, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Macao Special Administrative Region from November 9 to 21. Su plans to retire after the Games, marking the end of an era for one of Asia's fastest men.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
