At the FIS World Cup in Laax, Switzerland, China’s Olympic gold medalists Su Yiming and Gu Ailing made impressive strides on Wednesday, successfully navigating through the qualifying rounds.
The slopestyle event, the second of the season, featured around 100 snowboarders competing with high energy and skill. Su Yiming, the 20-year-old sensation who secured a silver medal in this event at the Beijing Winter Olympics, demonstrated his prowess by finishing sixth in Heat One. With a strong score of 70.47 points, he confidently secured his spot in the semi-finals.
Earlier in the day, in the women’s freeski slopestyle qualifying round, double Olympic champion Gu Ailing delivered a stellar performance. Dominating the field, she topped the leaderboard with an impressive 78.20 points, earning her a place in the final.
The remarkable achievements of Su and Gu not only highlight their individual talents but also underscore the rising prominence of Chinese athletes in winter sports on the global stage. Fans and enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating their upcoming performances as they continue to represent the Chinese mainland with distinction in international competitions.
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Su, Gu get past qualifying rounds at Slopestyle World Cup in Laax
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