🥌 On Day 2 of the ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Tour in the Netherlands, the stakes were high as the men's 5000m relay quarterfinals kicked off. The Chinese team—Li Wenlong, Lim Hyo-jun, Zhang Bohao and Liu Shaolin—took on Belgium and Great Britain in Heat 2.
🌪️ China started smart, hanging back in the pack before unleashing a sprint that saw them surge ahead in the final 10 laps. With slick exchanges and steady nerves, they crossed the finish line first in 6:45.279, booking their spot in the semifinals. Belgium edged out Great Britain by just 0.015 seconds for the second qualifying spot—talk about a photo finish! 📸
🏅 Meanwhile, Liu Shaoang also advanced to the next round with a strong qualifying run, keeping his medal hopes alive. Fans can look forward to more heart-pounding action as the semifinals heat up.
Stay tuned for updates as the World Tour continues—more speed, more drama and more surprises are ahead! ❄️⛸️
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China tops 5000m relay, Liu Shaoang advances in Short Track World Tour
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