Get ready to cheer, because China's modern pentathlon sensation, Zhang Mingyu, is gearing up to make a splash at the Paris 2024 Olympics! 🇫🇷🏆
After snagging the gold at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou this September, Zhang secured her ticket to the Olympics. 🎫✨ She'll be making her second Olympic appearance, representing Team China as the sole female athlete in the modern pentathlon event.
\"I might feel a bit lonely being the only woman from China in the competition,\" Zhang shared with China Media Group (CMG). \"But that just makes me more determined to give it my all!\" 💪💖
Earlier this year, Zhang battled through injuries and faced challenges at the Modern Pentathlon World Cup. But come mid-June, she was back in the game at the World Championships in Zhengzhou, testing her mettle against the world's best. 🌍🔥
\"Since I'd already qualified for the Olympics, the World Championships were a chance to push my limits,\" Zhang said. \"Competing in front of a noisy crowd was wild! I wanted to see where I stand against top athletes so I know what to work on before the Olympics kick off.\"
As a two-time Asian Games gold medalist, Zhang knows that success is all about the details. 🥇✨ \"Sprinting has been my weakness, so I've been laser-focused on improving it these past months,\" she told CMG. \"When I overtake an opponent, I want to know by how much and if they're close behind. Every second counts!\" ⏱️🏃♀️
So what's her goal for Paris? \"I want to do my best, and if possible, surpass even that,\" Zhang smiled. \"No limits!\" 🚀🌟
With her unstoppable spirit and dedication, Zhang Mingyu is definitely one to watch at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Let's go, Zhang! 🇨🇳🙌
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Chinese pentathlete Zhang Mingyu wants to shine at 2024 Olympic Games
cgtn.com
