Wu Dajing, an iconic figure of Chinese short track speed skating, has created a legend on the ice track with his outstanding technique, tenacious spirit and excellent results in a series of international and domestic competitions. From the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics to the Beijing Winter Olympics, Wu Dajing's outstanding performance has not only won honor for China's ice and snow sports, but also become a role model for countless young people to pursue their dreams.
At the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Wu Dajing made history in the men's 500m short track speed skating event. He broke the world record with a time of 39.584 seconds and won the gold medal in one fell swoop, which was the first gold medal for the Chinese delegation in the Winter Olympics and the first gold medal in the history of the Chinese men's short track speed skating Olympics. The feat showcased his sheer dominance in the sprint event and proved that he is one of the fastest short track speed skaters in the world.
During the Beijing Winter Olympics cycle, despite the challenges of injury and age, Wu Dajing did not stop there. In the period following the Beijing Winter Olympics, he experienced a break and injuries**, but he continued to train and gradually returned to competitive form. In the 2023-2024 National Short Track Speed Skating Championships at the Qitaihe Station, Wu Dajing once again showed his kingly demeanor. In the 500m Group A final, in the face of an unfavorable starting position and fierce competition, he finally won the championship with a time of 42.107 seconds with his stable performance and wonderful surpassing skills, announcing his strong return.
Wu Dajing has won many times in the World Cup series and major international competitions during his career, including the men's 500m at the 2021 Short Track Speed Skating World Cup in the Netherlands, where he once again won the championship, proving that he is still strong in the event.
In addition to his personal achievements, Wu Dajing also actively participates in team competitions and contributes his strength to the national team. For example, at the Beijing Winter Olympics, he and his teammates worked together to achieve an important victory for the Chinese short track speed skating team.
To sum up, Wu Dajing is not only an outstanding athlete who has repeatedly broken records and won championships, but also a staunch defender of sportsmanship and national honor. Every breakthrough he made wrote a new glorious chapter in Chinese short track speed skating, and his persistence and perseverance are undoubtedly the best interpretation of the perseverance of Chinese athletes.