Gold medalist Zhou Yafei (C) of China, silver medalist Rajiah Sallsabillah (L) of Indonesia and bronze medalist Natalia Kalucka of Poland celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the women's speed of sport climbing at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/He Changshan)
SHANGHAI, May 18 (Xinhua) -- China swept the podium in the cycling BMX freestyle women's park final of the Olympic Qualifier Series (OQS) in Shanghai on Saturday, while Veddriq Leonardo of Indonesia refreshed the men's speed climbing Asian record.
With International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach watching from the stands, Chinese cyclists Sun Sibei, Sun Jiaqi and Deng Yawen finished first, second and third respectively in the women's park final in front of a packed venue at the Huangpu Riverside.
Despite a full podium, each participating delegation is only allowed a maximum of two athletes to participate in the same event in BMX freestyle at the Paris Olympics according to the rules.
"Today's result is a collective effort of all the staff. The three of us couldn't get here without each other's help in training," Deng said. "No matter who ended up qualifying for Paris, it will be the honor of the whole team."
Anthony JeanJean of France won the men's category with a superb first run, followed by Olympic champion Logan Martin of Australia and reigning world champion Darren David Kieran Reilly of Britain.
China's Zhou Yafei beat Rajiah Sallsabillah of Indonesia to win the women's speed climbing title, the 20-year-old's first world title. World No. 2 Natalia Kalucka of Poland secured the bronze over China's Niu Di.
On the men's side, Leonardo finished with 4.83 seconds to create a new Asian record in the final over world No.1 Wu Peng of China, who just lowered the Asian record and claimed gold at the 2024 IFSC Climbing World Cup last month. China's Wang Xinshang settled for bronze.
Breaking kicked off with pre-selection in the morning and pre-qualifiers in the evening, as China's Qi Xiangyu, Zeng Yingying and Liu Ziyan all advanced to the last 16.
Tokyo Olympic champion Momiji Nishiya of Japan suffered a shock exit in the skateboarding women's street semifinal, while China's Cui Chenxi and Zeng Wenhui both qualified for the final, scheduled for Sunday. ■
Gold medalist Veddriq Leonardo (C) of Indonesia, silver medalist Wu Peng (L) of China and bronze medalist Wang Xinshang of China pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the men's speed of sport climbing at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Xu Yanan)
Zhou Yafei (R) of China competes during the big final of the women's speed of sport climbing at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/He Changshan)
Zhou Yafei (R) of China and Rajiah Sallsabillah of Indonesia compete during the big final of the women's speed of sport climbing at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Xu Yanan)
Veddriq Leonardo (R) of Indonesia and Wu Peng of China compete during the big final of the men's speed of sport climbing at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Xu Yanan)
Gold medalist Veddriq Leonardo (C) of Indonesia, silver medalist Wu Peng (L) of China and bronze medalist Wang Xinshang of China pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the men's speed of sport climbing at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Xu Yanan)
Zhou Yafei of China celebrates after the big final of the women's speed of sport climbing at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/He Changshan)
Zhou Yafei of China celebrates after the big final of the women's speed of sport climbing at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Xu Yanan)
Gold medalist Veddriq Leonardo (C) of Indonesia, silver medalist Wu Peng (L) of China and bronze medalist Wang Xinshang of China pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of the men's speed of sport climbing at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/He Changshan)
Gold medalist Zhou Yafei (C) of China, silver medalist Rajiah Sallsabillah (L) of Indonesia and bronze medalist Natalia Kalucka of Poland celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the women's speed of sport climbing at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Xu Yanan)
Gold medalist Zhou Yafei (C) of China, silver medalist Rajiah Sallsabillah (L) of Indonesia and bronze medalist Natalia Kalucka of Poland celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the women's speed of sport climbing at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Xu Yanan)
Natalia Kalucka of Poland celebrates after the small final of the women's speed of sport climbing at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Xu Yanan)
Cui Chenxi of China competes during the women's street semifinal of skateboarding at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)
Cui Chenxi of China reacts during the women's street semifinal of skateboarding at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)
Zhang Yan of China competes during the women's street semifinal of skateboarding at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)
Zhu Yuanling (C) of China leaves after falling during the women's street semifinal of skateboarding at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)
Zeng Wenhui of China competes during the women's street semifinal of skateboarding at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)
Cui Chenxi of China competes during the women's street semifinal of skateboarding at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)
Poe Pinson (L) of the United States greets Cui Chenxi of China during the women's street semifinal of skateboarding at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)
Tate Carew of the United States competes during the men's park semifinal of skateboarding at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)
A skateboarder competes during the men's park semifinal of skateboarding at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)
A skateboarder competes during the men's park semifinal of skateboarding at the Olympic Qualifier Series Shanghai in east China's Shanghai, May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)
