Hey there, winter sports fans! ❄️ Do you love watching amazing flips and spins on snow? Well, let’s talk about China’s awesome team who competed in the FIS World Championships mixed team aerials event in Switzerland!
China’s team, made up of super talented athletes Qi Guangpu, Xu Mengtao, and Wang Xindi, gave it their all! Even though they didn’t win a medal this time, they finished sixth, which is still pretty amazing! 🌟
First up was Xu Mengtao, the Olympic champion! She bravely took the first jump but had a bit of a tumble on the landing. Ouch! 😬 She scored 59.61 points. Next, Wang Xindi performed a really tricky routine. He wobbled just a little but scored an impressive 94.69 points! Finally, Qi Guangpu showed off his skills with a super smooth jump, earning 119.03 points! Way to go! 🎉
Even though their total score wasn’t enough to make it to the final round, they learned a lot. Qi Guangpu said, “Today’s competition was a great preview for us to get used to the conditions we’ll face at the next Winter Olympics. The snow here is different, so we need time to adapt.” 🏔️
Guess who won the gold medal? The team from the United States! 🥇 All three of their jumpers scored over 100 points in the final round. Wow! Ukraine got silver 🥈, and Switzerland grabbed bronze 🥉.
Let’s give a big cheer for all the athletes who competed! 🎊 They showed courage, skill, and sportsmanship. Maybe one day, you’ll be flying high on the snow just like them!
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China finish sixth in FIS World Championships mixed team aerials
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