Wang Qiang CFP
Today (February 13) at 15:00, Chongqing cross-country skier Wang Qiang will once again stand on the starting line. He will compete in the men's 4X10 km relay in cross-country skiing.
"Battle Book" to European and American players
Wang Qiang's race today is the men's 4X10 km relay. In the relay race, there are four athletes per team, with the first two having to glide using traditional techniques and the next two having to use free techniques. The race is a group race, with relays between runners similar to team racing, with the first team of four runners crossing the finish line winning.
On February 8, Wang Qiang appeared in the men's individual sprint competition in cross-country skiing, which was the first time that Chongqing athletes had participated in the Winter Olympics. After the first qualifying round, Wang Qiang became the only Chinese athlete to reach the quarterfinals, and although he was later found guilty of fouling and did not qualify for the semifinals, his 5th place in the qualifying round was enough for him to prove himself, and he also created his best winter Olympic record in this event.
"I would like to say sorry to everyone who supports me, I still have some events in the next few days, and strive to have a better performance in the next competition." On February 8, Wang Qiang said on Weibo that he would not be limited by this accident, but would continue to work harder and harder: "I just want to tell the players from Europe and North America!" My appearance surprised you. Remember, Cross-country skiing in China will soon rise in the near future! ”
3 races in 7 days is the test, and achieving a breakthrough is the goal
From the 13th to the 19th, Wang Qiang will participate in a total of 3 events.
After the end of the competition today, Wang Qiang only has 2 days of rest, and will embark on the men's team sprint at 18:00 on February 16. After a two-day break, on February 19 at 14:00, he will participate in the men's 50 km collective departure race.
Cross-country skiing each race is a great test and consumption of the athlete's physical fitness, a total of 3 competitions in 7 days, physical fitness is a challenge that Wang Qiang must overcome.
According to the upstream reporter, Wang Qiang's goal is still firm and full of confidence: to achieve a breakthrough!
Upstream journalist Bao Jing