Clearing the Bar: Searching for China’s Next Track Star

Over his 40 years of coaching, Sun Haiping has witnessed the triumphs and challenges of Chinese track and field firsthand. Known for guiding Olympic champion Liu Xiang to historic heights, Sun now faces a new mission: cultivating the next generation of top hurdlers, Xu Zhuoyi and Qin Weibo. With intense training and a focus on technical excellence, Sun aims to develop them into athletes who can make it to the finals of the next Olympics.

Contributions: Dong Kaiyan

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