On the evening of February 13, the Beijing Winter Olympics speed skating men's team chased the 1/4 final at the National Speed Skating Hall "Ice Ribbon", and the Chinese team composed of Lian Ziwen, Wang Haotian and Xu Fu ranked 8th and missed the final four. This is the first time that the Chinese team has participated in the men's team chase competition of the Winter Olympics, and the 3 team members said after the game that they have done their best and hope that everyone will be more tolerant.
Xu Fu said that he and his teammates only paired training together for about half a month, and they have been satisfied with such results, "The Chinese team participated in the Winter Olympic Games of this project for the first time, we were also very nervous, especially afraid of slipping unsatisfactory, these days have been insisting on joint training, really did our best." ”
The men's team chase requires the team to glide 8 laps (3200 meters). Lian Ziwen said that he and Xu Fu and Wang Haotian mainly focus on short- and medium-distance events, so it is difficult to participate in this competition, "The task of this competition is very arduous, we have worked hard, and we hope not to live up to everyone's expectations." Wang Haotian also said that during this season's World Cup, he and two other teammates have not competed in the men's team chase, "The country has entrusted this task to us, we will strive to win glory for the country, I hope everyone will be more tolerant." The time of 3 minutes and 52 seconds is already our best. ”