Zhang Xiuyun, China's best female rower and a domestic pioneer in the sport, has won countless accolades for the country. One of her highest honors is a silver medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Despite experiencing heartbreak in achieving her ultimate Olympic dream, Zhang has channeled this into hope by transforming the women's team into a force to be reckoned with at Tokyo 2020. And now, she fulfilled her dream by leading her team to the gold medal in rowing women's quadruple sculls final.