🏌️♀️ Lin Xiyu Shines in Paris with Bronze Medal Win! 🥉
Chinese golfer Lin Xiyu battled it out on the green to claim the bronze medal in the women's golf at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics! 🌟 After a thrilling final round on Saturday, she became the second Chinese golfer to win an Olympic medal, following in the footsteps of Feng Shanshan from Rio 2016.
Feeling over the moon, Lin shared her excitement: \"I feel quite amazing. I knew I had a chance today, but I also knew it was going to be a very tough battle. I didn't have the best start, but I'm so proud of how I fought back. Winning a medal is beyond incredible! I'm feeling overwhelmed right now.\" 🎉
Starting off a bit slow, Lin climbed an impressive four places over the last 18 holes. Her secret weapon? Consistency! \"I was a little disappointed seeing myself so far back,\" she admitted. \"But I told myself, I've been playing very consistently this week. On the back nine, that consistency is a powerful weapon. I just needed to keep doing what I've been doing. I stopped looking at the scoreboard and focused on my own game. I had a good game plan and executed it well, and it was good enough to give me a medal.\" 💪⛳
Lin also opened up about a memorable chat with Feng Shanshan before heading to Paris. \"I talked to Shanshan right before I left,\" Lin recalled. \"I was explaining my anxiety, saying, 'I don't know what to expect.' She asked me one question: 'If this is your third Olympics or your last, what kind of finish would you be satisfied with?' I thought about it and said, 'Well, a medal, of course.' She said, 'Then that's the goal. We have nothing to lose. Keep grinding, and nothing will get in your way when you're fully focused on the target.' That was such an important conversation for me.\" 💬❤️
With her inspiring performance and heartfelt story, Lin Xiyu has not only made her country proud but also inspired young athletes around the world to chase their dreams! 🌏✨
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Chinese golfer Lin Xiyu happy after earning bronze medal at Paris 2024
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