In pics: Liu Yang wins China's 1st gymnastics gold of Paris Olympics in men's rings event-Xinhua
In pics: Liu Yang wins China's 1st gymnastics gold of Paris Olympics in men's rings event
Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2024-08-05 00:25:30
Liu Yang of China celebrates after the men's rings final of artistic gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Cao Can)
PARIS, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yang secured China's first gymnastics gold medal of the Paris Olympics on Sunday after he led all the way to win the men's rings event.
The defending champion scored 15.300 points to lead a 1-2 finish for China in the event, with his compatriot Zou Jingyuan taking silver with 15.233. They were ahead of Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist Eleftherios Petrounias of Greece, who posted 15.100.
Liu Yang of China reacts during the men's rings final of artistic gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Cao Can)Liu Yang of China competes during the men's rings final of artistic gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)Liu Yang of China competes during the men's rings final of artistic gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Cao Can)Liu Yang (2nd L) and Zou Jingyuan (C) of China celebrate after the men's rings final of artistic gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Cao Can)Liu Yang of China competes during the men's rings final of artistic gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)■
