Short Track Speed Skating

A winter sports frenzy is about to take off in China. By 2022, it will be the first nation to host a summer, Winter and Youth Olympic Games.

Originals

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Beijing 2008 to 2022: The legacy continues in winter sports

Mass participation sports were rare in China, until 2008. The Beijing Olympic Forest Park has been at the forefront of China’s running boom.

Yang YANG (A)

Beijing 2008 | Olympic Games

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Running boom: Beijing Olympic park sparks China’s running wave

China had never won a gold medal at the Winter Olympic Games before the Olympic family convened in Salt Lake City. in an event where the slightest mistake can lead to disaster, the pressure was clearly weighing heavily on Yang Yang’s shoulders as the five-woman field lined up at the start of the 500m. However a few lung-bursting surges into the contest Yang had practically put the race beyond doubt...

Salt Lake 2002 | Olympic Winter games

Highlights

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China’s historic breakthrough gold

United States of America

Simone

Simone Biles - Olympics.com

Sweden

Armand

Armand Duplantis - Olympics.com

Mikaela

Mikaela SHIFFRIN

Ilia

Ilia Malinin - Olympics.com

Yang

Olympic Channel's ongoing original series, Legends Lives On has just released brand new episodes ahead of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games.
Through a series of interviews, Legends Live On touches on the legacy of Olympic stars and how they inspire future generations. It is currently in its third season

Yang YANG (A)

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Beijing 2008 to 2022: The legacy continues in winter sports

Running boom: Beijing Olympic park sparks China’s running wave

China’s historic breakthrough gold

Yang YANG (A)
Replays

Olympic Results

Yang YANG (A)

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Beijing 2008 to 2022: The legacy continues in winter sports

Running boom: Beijing Olympic park sparks China’s running wave

China’s historic breakthrough gold

Yang YANG (A) Replays

Olympic Results

Yang YANG (A)
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