On the afternoon of March 12, the final of the women's mid-distance (sitting) event of paralympic cross-country skiing at the Beijing Winter Paralympic Games ended. Chinese athlete Yang Hongqiong won the championship. It was also her third gold medal at the Winter Paralympic Games. So far, Yang Hongqiong has won the championship in the three events of the Winter Paralympic Cross-Country Skiing Women's Sitting Competition.
Yang Hongqiong, who was able to win the middle distance event, said that he was very surprised. On that day, she was unwell and the game was all about willpower. In the competition, Yang Hongqiong maintained the lead to the end and added another gold medal to the Chinese delegation. "I just thought it was my last individual event and didn't think about it that much. As long as I am on the field, I have to forget everything, whether it is physical or psychological difficulties, I have to forget everything. ”
Winning the middle distance title made Yang Hongqiong the first Chinese athlete to win three gold medals at a Winter Paralympic Games. Previously, in both the long-distance and short-distance events, Yang Hongqiong won gold medals. To achieve the "Triple Crown", she modestly said that there are still many deficiencies in herself, there are many places that need to be improved, and she has worked hard in the game, but she has also gained a lot.
"No matter what you do, once you choose, you will firmly give, don't doubt yourself." Yang Hongqiong said.