A huge upset in Olympic speed skating! China wins its third gold, Ning Zhongyan breaks the record, did anyone notice this moment?

On February 20th Beijing time, the 13th day of the Milan Winter Olympics featured the men's 1500m speed skating final. Chinese athlete Ning Zhongyan claimed gold with a time of 1:41.98, defeating American star Stoltz in a major surprise. After the race, Ning was emotional and tearful, unable to believe the moment. At the medal ceremony, the bronze medalist warmly pulled the gold and silver winners together for a group photo, creating a touching scene!

This 1500m speed skating event gathered many top contenders with fierce competition. Among them, American star Stoltz was the favorite, known for his strong performance and nearly undefeated record throughout the year. The world record holder, Dutch skater Nes, was also competing. Ning Zhongyan, ranked among the world's top three, had medal potential but gold was not guaranteed!

However, once the race began, it turned into an intense battle with skaters pushing their limits, causing the world record to be broken multiple times. In the end, four athletes surpassed the Olympic record. Ning Zhongyan's outstanding performance allowed him to beat the strong American Stoltz and secure the gold for China, marking a major upset. Considering Stoltz had been undefeated all year, it was unexpected he lost at the most crucial race. Ning’s exceptional skating put immense pressure on his rivals!

At the post-race medal ceremony, Ning Zhongyan shed tears, knowing how hard this gold was earned. A very heartwarming moment followed when bronze medalist Nes invited Ning and Stoltz to take a photo together, all three smiling brightly!

Finally, let us congratulate Ning Zhongyan for his four years of dedicated training, achieving his dream by winning gold from Beijing to Milan. This victory adds another gold to China’s tally, bringing the country’s total to three gold medals in this event. Keep it up!

Written by / Sports Novel