Su Bingtian Bids Farewell! A Look Back at His Shining Moments on the Track
Su Bingtian waves goodbye to everyone after the men’s 4×100m relay final at the 15th National Games
Su Bingtian bid farewell to everyone after the men’s 4×100m relay final at the 15th National Games.
On the evening of November 20, Su Bingtian represented the Guangdong team as the first runner in the men’s 4×100m relay final at the 15th National Games. After intense competition, the Guangdong team ultimately finished fourth with a time of 38.71 seconds.
Su Bingtian represented the Guangdong team in the men’s 4×100m relay final at the 15th National Games on November 20.
This was Su Bingtian’s fifth time participating in the National Games. He had previously stated on various occasions that this National Games would be the “final dance” of his career. From becoming the first Asian-born athlete to break the 10-second barrier to becoming the first “Chinese flying man” to stand on the Olympic 100m final track, setting an Asian record of 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics, every step Su Bingtian took rewrote history, and every roar of his ignited countless dreams.
Let’s look back at the highlights of “Su Shen” on the track!
On May 30, 2015, at the IAAF Diamond League Eugene meet in the United States, Chinese sprinter Su Bingtian finished third in the men’s 100m with a time of 9.99 seconds
On May 30, 2015, at the IAAF Diamond League Eugene meet in the United States, Su Bingtian finished third in the men’s 100m with a time of 9.99 seconds.
9.99 seconds! First Asian-born athlete to break 10 seconds
On May 30, 2015, at the IAAF Diamond League Eugene meet, Su Bingtian achieved a historic breakthrough with a time of 9.99 seconds, becoming the first Asian-born athlete to break the 10-second barrier.
2015 Beijing World Athletics Championships men’s 100m final held at the Bird’s Nest, Chinese athlete Su Bingtian finished ninth, becoming the first Asian to stand in a world championship 100m final
2015 Beijing World Athletics Championships men’s 100m final held at the Bird’s Nest, Chinese athlete Su Bingtian finished ninth, becoming the first Asian to stand in a world championship 100m final.
First Asian
15th National Games
The 15th National Games is a major multi-sport event in China, first held in 1959 to promote national sports development and identify athletic talent. The upcoming 15th edition, scheduled for 2025, is historically significant as it will be jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, marking the first time the games are shared across three distinct regions.
IAAF Diamond League Eugene
The IAAF Diamond League Eugene is an annual international track and field athletics meeting held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Known as the “TrackTown USA” meet, it is a premier stop on the Diamond League circuit, a series of elite events founded in 2010. The event builds on Eugene’s long-standing reputation as a historic hub for the sport in the United States.
Bird’s Nest
The Bird’s Nest is the National Stadium in Beijing, China, built for the 2008 Summer Olympics. Its distinctive lattice-shaped steel structure, resembling a giant nest, was a collaborative design by architects Herzog & de Meuron. Following the Olympics, it has become a major landmark and a multi-purpose venue for sports events and cultural activities.
Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics refers to two major international sporting events held in Japan’s capital. The 1964 Summer Olympics symbolized Japan’s post-war recovery and modernization, introducing innovations like the Shinkansen bullet train. The postponed 2020 Games, held in 2021, became a landmark event conducted under unprecedented pandemic conditions with strict health protocols.
