In the cold winter of 1996, in the skating training hall of Changchun City, Jilin Province, Tian Niping met a special little guest - 4-year-old Li Zijun.
Seeing Li Zijun in a pink down jacket for the first time, Tian Niping was deeply attracted by her bright big eyes and lively personality. Li Zijun's mother originally just wanted her daughter to experience the fun of ice skating, but she didn't expect her talent to be inadvertently displayed.
The first time she hit the ice, I noticed that her balance was excellent. Tian Niping recalled the first time she saw Li Zijun, and her smile revealed relief.
Tian Niping was determined to cultivate this cute little girl, and under careful guidance, Li Zijun began a one-year basic training. The 4-year-old child gets up early every day to train, coupled with the study of cultural classes, which is not a small pressure. However, Li Zijun never complained about the hard work and devoted himself to training.
Perhaps it was this positive attitude that made her brilliant figure skating later.
A year later, at the Jilin Provincial Youth Figure Skating Competition, 5-year-old Li Zijun won the championship with his extraordinary performance. Li Zijun's mother** was so excited that her eyes were red during the competition, and she realized that her daughter was born to skate.
Li Zijun officially entered the provincial sports school, and in the days of cultural classes and skating training, she began the road of professional athletes.
In 2010, Li Zijun ushered in an important turning point in his career. She made the final sprint for the national championships at the training center in Changchun.
The day before the game, Coach Li Mingzhu called Li Zijun to the office alone.
Zijun, tomorrow is the final, are you confident to beat Liu Yan?Coach Li Mingzhu asked as soon as he spoke.
I'll give it my all. Li Zijun replied firmly.
On the field, Li Zijun wore a beautiful white competition uniform and danced on the ice. She performed exceptionally well and all her movements were clean and clean.
The judges are also not stingy with the highest scores. In the cheers of the audience, Li Zijun defeated Liu Yan, the "first sister of figure skating" who has dominated the competition for many years, and won the first senior national championship in his life.
This victory announced that Li Zijun officially became the first horn of the domestic women's singles. Since 2010, she has been winning various national competitions for several years in a row, and she has proved her strength with outstanding performances.
Every time he wins the championship, Li Zijun will have a happy smile on his face and show humility and respect for the strong opponents behind him.
If the domestic arena is Li Zijun's home stadium, then the Winter Olympics is undoubtedly the highest competitive stage to test his strength. In 2012, Li Zijun went to Sochi, Russia to participate in the first Winter Olympics of his career.
On the day of the opening ceremony, she put on a red coat and joined hands with her teammates, and she was very excited.
Hopefully tomorrow we can be in good shape. Li Zijun was in the locker room, clasping his hands together and praying silently.
In the next second, Coach Li Mingzhu announced: "Zijun, you will appear first in tomorrow's short program!."”
First appearance?Li Zijun was a little surprised. As is customary, the first competitor in the short program tends to be weaker and less stressful.
That's right, I'm going to surprise you by being the first to come out!Coach Li Mingzhu said with a smile.
On the field, Li Zijun warmed up backstage in a beautiful competition uniform with gold trim. Her teammates cheered her on, and soon, the radio announced the start of the women's singles short program competition, and Li Zijun skated into the venue.
A close-up of her focused expression flashed on the big screen, and the audience burst into warm applause.
First place, Li Zijun!After the game, the voice of the commentator announcing the results rang in my ears.
Figure skater's career was fleeting, but when Li Zijun announced her retirement, she was not afraid of the end of Vanity Fair, but began to enjoy the peaceful life after retiring.
No longer training as hard as before, Li Zijun has a lot of leisure time. She would reunite with old friends and relive the fun stories of her younger training. Walking alone on the park lanes of Changchun, watching the children run on the ice rink, remembering the gorgeous spins of his childhood. Of course, she also met Athen during this time, and finally entered the palace of marriage with him.
Perhaps it is a common hobby that binds two already modest people together, and the relationship between Li Zijun and Athen has always been very low-key. It wasn't until the news of the marriage came out that everyone knew that she had already made a lifelong commitment.
Soon, 26-year-old Li Zijun announced the news of her pregnancy. Will she be a loving mother?Thinking of this, Li Zijun couldn't help but smile. Perhaps, this is the most worthwhile new journey in her life.
As a legend in today's figure skating world, how did Li Zijun achieve the reputation of "Goddess of Figure Skating"?The author believes that talent, hard work, mentorship, and family have all played an important role in her achievements.
First of all, Li Zijun has a high level of talent, which is the basis for her to become a top athlete. She was introduced to ice skating for the first time at the age of 4 and was able to win provincial competitions at the age of 5, which shows that she has outstanding talents in sensory organs and motor coordination, which laid a solid foundation for future success.
Secondly, Li Zijun has been a diligent and hardworking person since he was a child. She trains at high intensity from morning to night every day, and rarely rests even on holidays. It is this quality of unremitting efforts that allows her to gradually hone her skills and stand on the pinnacle of life.
Moreover, the careful guidance of his mentor is also very important to Li Zijun. Tian Niping, Li Mingzhu and other teachers have strict requirements and considerate teaching methods, which have made Li Zijun quickly grow into the top women's singles player in China. Without the guidance of these mentors, it would be difficult for her to achieve what she is today.
In the end, the support of his family made Li Zijun have no worries. His mother gave up his job to accompany him wholeheartedly, and his father supported him silently at home, so that Li Zijun could devote himself to his skating career wholeheartedly.
Li Zijun's figure skating career has been a legendary success. From the time she started practicing at the age of 4, to 17 years of training and competition, and finally to winning Christie's, she has shown her strong willpower and love for skating.
Today, Li Zijun has faded the halo of the "goddess of figure skating", but she is still a shining star in the hearts of the majority of young people.
We don't know what her new life as a wife and mother will be like. But what is certain is that no matter where he is, the diamond-like light in Li Zijun's heart will never dim.
She will continue to shine, and she will continue to influence and infect everyone in this world.