Hey there, sports fans! 🏆 Have you heard about the incredible young athletes from China making waves at the 2024 Paris Olympics? Let’s dive into their amazing stories!
Liu Qingyi: The Breakdancing Star 💃
Meet Liu Qingyi, also known as B-Girl 671! She’s a 19-year-old breakdancer who showed off her cool moves in breaking—a dance style that became an Olympic sport for the first time this year! Liu spun, flipped, and danced her way to a bronze medal, making history for China! 🥉
Deng Yawen: Flying High in BMX 🚴♀️
Next up is Deng Yawen, another 19-year-old who rocked the women’s BMX freestyle competition. BMX freestyle is a sport where riders perform awesome tricks on bikes. Deng’s fantastic performance earned her a shiny gold medal! 🥇 She said she felt lucky to win, but we think she was simply amazing!
Wu Peng: Speedy Climber 🧗♂️
Ever tried climbing really fast? Wu Peng, who’s 22, did just that! In speed climbing, athletes race up a wall as quickly as they can. Wu grabbed a silver medal 🥈 by climbing in just 4.77 seconds—only 0.02 seconds behind the winner! That’s faster than saying “super speedy climber” five times!
Cui Chenxi: Skateboarding Sensation 🛹
At just 15 years old, Cui Chenxi showed off her skills in women’s skateboarding. She zoomed, flipped, and nearly landed on the podium, finishing fourth—the best result for China in this event! Way to go, Cui! 🎉
Isn’t it exciting to see so many young athletes shining on the world stage? With their talent and hard work, who knows what they’ll achieve next? Maybe one day, you’ll be cheering for them—or even be one of them! Keep dreaming big! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
