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16:21, 06-Oct-2017
China sweeps men's gold and silver for the first time at Gymnastics World Championship
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China swept the gold and silver medals in men's all-around event for the first time in
the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Montreal, Canada on Thursday.
Xiao Ruoteng, who narrowly missed the 2016 Rio Olympic Games due to injuries, captured
the crown with a total of 86.933 points.
"It indeed was very breathtaking, especially in the world championships. But I
told myself just keep a firm belief in myself," said Xiao who dedicated his
first world title to his parents, coaches and supporters.
China's Xiao Ruoteng on the pommel horse at the men's individual all-around final of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at Montreal Olympic Stadium. /Reuters Photo
China's Xiao Ruoteng on the pommel horse at the men's individual all-around final of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at Montreal Olympic Stadium. /Reuters Photo
His teammate Lin Chaopan edged off Japanese Olympic champion Shirai Kenzo by
0.017 points to take the silver.
"It's quite difficult to win men's all-around gold. Because it requires one to compete in more
events and only more talented competitors could win," said Chinese team
manager Ye Zhennan.
China's Lin Chaopan competes on the pommel horse during the men's individual all-around final of the
Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. /AFP Photo
China's Lin Chaopan competes on the pommel horse during the men's individual all-around final of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. /AFP Photo
Japan's two-time Olympic champion and six-time world all-round champion Kohei Uchimura had to abandon his quest for a seventh consecutive world title after injuring his left ankle during qualifications on Monday.
The eight-day Artistic Gymnastics World Championships will conclude on Sunday.
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Source(s): Xinhua News Agency