Chinese artistic gymnast Zhou Yaqin has rapidly emerged from obscurity to become one of the sport’s brightest stars. At just 15 years old, Zhou stunned the gymnastics world by capturing the balance beam gold medal at the Chinese National Games in Shaanxi Province in September 2021.
Competing against a field dominated by national team members—including national champions, world champions, and Olympic gold medalists—Zhou was considered an underdog. Six of the eight finalists were part of the national team, but it was Zhou who clinched the title. Some attributed her victory to luck, suggesting that even the best athletes can falter on the beam. Undeterred by skeptics, Zhou continued to demonstrate her prowess in the years that followed.
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