German veteran Claudia Pechtstein, who participated in the Eighth Winter Olympics, "compared hearts" after the game. Courtesy of Visual China
The Beijing Winter Olympics are in full swing, and Gu Ailing and Su Yiming, who are vigorous and vigorous "post-00s", let people see the excitement and vitality of youth. And german speed skating legend Claudia Pechtstein, who is affectionately known as the "skating grandmother", let us feel the Olympic charm of daring to fight, enjoy the game, and surpass ourselves.
Peschstein, who will celebrate her 50th birthday on the 22nd of this month, is the world's first female athlete to participate in eight Winter Olympics and the oldest female Winter Olympic player in history. Her sporting career is legendary, she has won 5 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze in the Winter Olympic Games, and won many World Championships and World Cups. She could have retired, but chose to continue to fight on the field - "my legs are old, but my heart is still young", the true meaning of the Olympic spirit, shining on the "skating grandma".
"For the Olympic Games, participation is more important than winning." At the Beijing Winter Olympics, there is no shortage of moving figures of "veterans who are not old", 40-year-old Swiss celebrity Simon Aman, "post-70s" Brazilian cross-country skier Jacqueline Morão... Although they are no longer in the golden age of their sports careers, these veterans continue to write one legend after another on the field. Their love and persistence show the infinite charm of competitive sports and make the spiritual connotation of the Olympic Games more colorful.
Dreams are of all ages, and love young and old. One of the great meanings of the Olympic Games is to inspire and confident each of us. Not everyone can become an Olympic athlete, but as long as you love life, have the courage to chase dreams, work hard, and never give up, then you and I can become our own heroes like "Skating Grandma" and live our own wonderful. (Kang Qian)
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