Chinese sprinter Liang Xiaojing stormed to victory in the women's 100-meter final at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, the Republic of Korea, on Wednesday, clocking 11.37 seconds to secure her first continental title. The win marks China's first gold in the event since Wei Yongli's triumph in 2013, underscoring the nation's resurgence in track athletics.
Liang dominated the race from start to finish, showcasing explosive acceleration that left competitors trailing. Her victory headlined a stellar day for China, which claimed six gold medals across disciplines. Zhu Yaming soared to the men's triple jump title with a 17.06-meter leap—the sole athlete to breach the 17-meter mark—while Wang Qi secured the men's hammer throw crown with a 74.50-meter effort.
In field events, Niu Chunge cleared 4.48 meters to win the women's pole vault, sharing the podium with compatriot Xu Huiqin, who took silver. Fei Xiang dominated the men's decathlon with 7,634 points, and Li Chunhui delivered a personal best of 4:10.58 to claim the women's 1500m gold.
The performances highlight China's growing depth in athletics as athletes build momentum toward major international competitions. For business professionals tracking Asia's sports industry, these results signal opportunities in athlete development programs and event partnerships across the region.
