In an exhilarating showcase of talent, the Shanghai Super Cup continued its second day at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center, where the Chinese team proudly secured two gold medals in short track speed skating.
The day’s events kicked off with the men’s and women’s 1500-meter races. In the women’s A final, China fielded a formidable lineup that included Zang Yize, Hao Weiying, Zhang Jianing, and Zhang Chutong, going head-to-head with South Korea’s top competitor, Lee Yubin. The race saw an intense back-and-forth battle for the lead between the Chinese and South Korean skaters. As they approached the final three laps, Lee made a bold move from the outside, decisively pulling ahead to claim victory with a time of 2 minutes, 28.657 seconds, thereby securing the championship. Zang Yize followed closely behind to take the silver medal.
In the men’s A final, China was represented by Zhu Yiding, Li Kun, Zhang Baihao, and Zhang Tianyi. The competition was fierce, with skaters frequently swapping positions in the early laps. However, in the second half of the race, Zhu Yiding seized control, maintaining his lead and crossing the finish line in a remarkable 2 minutes, 27.440 seconds to win the gold medal.
Another highlight of the day was the mixed relay 2000-meter event, where both the Chinese and South Korean teams battled it out throughout the race. Ultimately, the Chinese team demonstrated excellent teamwork, finishing first in 2 minutes, 42.600 seconds to secure yet another gold medal.
