Chen Yujie captures third gold in mixed relay at Asian Games
- 29, Chinese sprinter Chen Yujie anchored the mixed relay squad to capture her third gold medal of the international competition.
- The mixed 4x100m relay final provided the narrowest margin of Chen's campaign, with the winning margin measured at just 0.09 seconds over Thailand.
- Chen competed across four different events over six consecutive days during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
At the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sept. 29, Chinese sprinter Chen Yujie anchored the mixed relay squad to capture her third gold medal of the international competition. The 17-year-old secured the mixed 4x100m relay victory by overtaking Thailand in a tight finish, closing her debut Asian Games appearance with three gold medals and one silver medal.
Aichi-Nagoya Relay Victory Seals Three-Gold Haul
The mixed 4x100m relay final provided the narrowest margin of Chen’s campaign, with the winning margin measured at just 0.09 seconds over Thailand. Running the anchor leg, Chen received the baton with a deficit to overcome against the Thai team’s anchor runner.
Reflecting on the finish after the race, Chen stated that she felt confident once the baton reached her hands. I was very confident in my teammates on the first three legs to create good conditions for my sprint,
Chen said, according to Xinhua News Agency.
Overcoming Pressure Across Multiple Events
Chen competed across four different events over six consecutive days during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Third-leg runner Shi Junhao admitted that facing Thailand’s third-leg runner, recent 100m and 200m champion Boonson, created significant pre-race pressure.
Despite the high stakes, Chen maintained that the team environment helped alleviate individual stress. The same pressure is shared by three people with me,
Chen noted, highlighting the team’s collective preparation and trust.
Looking Ahead to Global Competition
Following her performance at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Chen outlined her ambitions for future international competitions. I hope to represent Chinese and Asian women on the world stage in the future, and show our charm in competitions like the World Championships and the Olympic Games,
she said.
Concluding her reflections on her first major multi-sport games, Chen summarized her medal tally with characteristic lightness: The race is over, off work! Three golds and one silver, I am really awesome!