Hey there! 🎉 Let’s meet Gao Tingyu, a super-fast speed skater from the Chinese mainland who won a gold medal at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics! 🥇 He’s been on an incredible journey, and he’s excited to share his story with us.
Gao Tingyu, 27 years old, sat down with Shen Xiang from Sports Scene to talk about how he’s recovering from injuries and getting ready for the upcoming Asian Winter Games in February, which will be held in his hometown, Harbin! 🏂❄️
After winning gold in Beijing, Gao faced some challenges with injuries. But he didn’t let that stop him! He worked hard to recover, and now he’s feeling stronger than ever. 💪 He wants to keep pushing himself and has big dreams for the 2026 Winter Olympics! ⛸️
Gao also shared some of his favorite places in Harbin, a city known for its amazing ice and snow festivals. Maybe you’ll visit someday! ☃️ He remembered how awesome it felt to stand on the podium at the 2017 Asian Winter Games, and he’s excited to compete again.
Did you know that skater Jordan Stolz broke some of Gao’s track records? Instead of feeling bad, Gao thinks it’s great because it pushes him to get even better! 🏅
Gao talked about how important it is to balance training and personal life. He wants to stay healthy and enjoy skating. He also loves helping younger skaters on the national team and is excited about the new talents in China’s speed skating scene. 🚀
We can’t wait to see what Gao Tingyu achieves next! Let’s cheer him on as he aims for more success on the ice! 🏆
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Exclusive: Speed skater Gao shares recovery journey and future goals
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