16-year-old sprint sensation Chen Yujie delivered a stunning performance on Saturday afternoon, winning the women's 200m final at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea. The teenager clocked a personal best of 22.97 seconds to claim the gold medal.
A thrilled Chen described her victory as "both exhilarating and surreal". "This is something I never would have dared to imagine," Chen said after the race. "In 2023, I was just sitting at home, snacking and watching the games on TV. Now, to come here and beat the champion — it all feels a bit too magical."
When asked about her future, Chen remained grounded: "Right now, the only thing I'm sure of is my love for athletics. Giving my best in every race and steadily working toward the next Olympics means far more to me than thinking about where I'll be in five or ten years."