A Wenzhou triathlete stands at the podium at the 2024 Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships Dexing. [Photo/wzrb.com.cn]
Wenzhou triathletes made a splash at the 2024 Asia Triathlon Sprint Championships Dexing in Jiangxi province, earning a remarkable medal tally of three golds and one silver in team competitions, and six golds, five silvers, and two bronzes in individual competitions.
Over 600 people from across China participated in the competitions.
The Wenzhou Triathlon Association's strategic planning paid off, fielding a strong team that included seasoned athletes and promising newcomers. Among them, Yu Shujun, a new addition, clinched the women's full-distance category in 2 hours 24 minutes and 55 seconds, while 25-year-old Hu Chenhao took the 25-29 age group and third overall in the men's full-distance category with a time of 2 hours 5 minutes and 49 seconds.
Jiang Qinghai, making a comeback after an injury, and Zhao Jing, known for her English Channel challenge, both reached the podium, with Zhao achieving her championship dream and Jiang earning second place.
Zhou Renyan and Zhu Sufang each won in their respective half-distance races, contributing to the team's success.
The Wenzhou team's performance at Dexing not only showcased their individual talents but also their collective strength, earning them top spots in team categories and elevating their national ranking to third post-event.
