Wang Jianan, the Chinese long jump sensation, is gearing up for a monumental leap at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! 🏃♂️🌟
Back in July 2022, Wang made history when he soared 8.36 meters at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, clinching the gold and becoming the first Asian to ever do so in his discipline. Talk about flying high! ✈️🥇
\"Winning gold was like a dream come true,\" Wang shared with China Media Group (CMG). \"Now, as a world champion, I know people have big expectations of me. But in athletics, especially in the long jump, nothing is absolute. So I keep reminding myself to stay cool and not overthink it.\" 🤔💭
At the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Wang jumped 8.05 meters, finishing fifth. While it wasn't the podium spot he hoped for, it secured his ticket to his third Olympics. Previously, he placed fifth in Rio 2016 and didn't make it to the finals in Tokyo 2021.
But this time around, Wang is aiming for a new personal best in Paris. 🇫🇷🎯
\"Every setback has been a stepping stone for me,\" he reflected. \"It's easy to get lost when everything goes smoothly because you might not see challenges coming. Looking back at Tokyo, I could've pointed fingers, but I chose to find my own shortcomings and learn from them.\" 💪🔍
Wang's goal is clear: \"I definitely want to get a medal in Paris. I need to boost my strength and consistency so I can breeze through the preliminaries with minimal effort. I don't want to obsess over the results or get overly excited. Like I said, I can't control that.\" 🏅✨
With a determined spirit, Wang concluded, \"If I can give my best and enjoy the Olympics in top form, the results will follow.\"
We're rooting for you, Wang! Let's see you soar to new heights! 🚀🙌
Reference(s):
Chinese long jumper Wang Jianan aims for new breakthrough in Paris
cgtn.com
