Double Gold for China in 1000m Short Track Speed Skating at Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024

21 January 2024 - China dominated day two of the Short Track Speed Skating at Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024.

They won both gold medals on offer in the 1000m events - Li Jinzhi winning the women’s race in a close finish over compatriot Yang Jingru.

In a race that was twice restarted, her victory margin was less than 0.2 of a second in a reverse of the result of the 1500m event on day one at the Gangneung Ice Arena. Polina Omelchuk (KAZ) took bronze.

There was drama too in the men’s race as Zhang Bohao (CHN) crossed the line first but was penalised and placed last.

Gold went to compatriot Zhang Xinzhe, with Muhammad Bozdag (TUR) taking an unexpected silver and Kida Raito (JPN) upgraded to bronze.

Gangwon 2024 runs until 1 February, with more than 1,800 athletes from 78 NOCs taking part. The Winter Youth Olympic Games is filmed for live television and digital streaming on the Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the Olympics app, with full session replays and highlights also available.