Chinese short track speed skater Sun Long is gearing up for a comeback like no other! 🏅 In an exclusive chat with Sports Scene's Shen Xiang, the reigning world champion in the men's 1,500 meters opened up about his rollercoaster career and big dreams for the upcoming Harbin Asian Winter Games and the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Remember the 2022 Beijing Winter Games? It was Sun's Olympic debut, but things didn't go as planned. During the men's 5,000-meter relay final, a slip led to a fall, and Team China missed out on the podium. Heartbroken, Sun shed tears right there on the ice. Later, he poured his feelings out on social media with six heartfelt \"Sorry\" messages. 💔
The young skater faced a storm of criticism over his inexperience and mental toughness. It was a tough time, but Sun didn't let it break him. Instead, he and his coach took a long, hard look at what went wrong. They switched up their training and dove deep into fixing the issues.
And guess what? The hard work paid off! 🌟 Sun's performance took a serious leap forward. In our interview, the 24-year-old shared his recent successes on the ISU World Tour, his pride in the incredible teamwork during relay races, and some unforgettable moments with the national team. He also gave a shoutout to his parents for their huge support and talked about his unstoppable drive to chase his dreams.
Sun Long's story is one of resilience and passion. As he sets his sights on the Harbin Asian Winter Games and beyond, we're cheering him on every step of the way! Go, Sun Long! 🚀✨
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Exclusive: Speed skater Sun Long opens up ahead of Asian Winter Games
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