galspanics2| Wu Yanni unexpectedly announced that she would withdraw from the Chongqing Station of the National Athletics Grand Prix. Netizen: See you next venue!
May 27, 2024galspanics2The fifth stop of the National Athletics Grand Prix was held at the Chongqing Olympic Sports Center. However, news came before the game that the high-profile women's 100-meter hurdler Wu Yanni decided to withdraw from the competition due to waist discomfort in order to avoid repeated injuries. Wu Yanni posted a post on social media explaining her decision to withdraw from the competition and expressed regret that she could not participate. She also comforted herself and her fans that this was also an opportunity to appreciate the competition and encouraged everyone to continue to cheer.
This season, Wu Yanni's performance has been recognized. On May 12, in the women's 100-meter hurdles final of the IAAF Intercontinental Tour Osaka Station, she won the championship with a time of 12.86 seconds and tied the tournament record. On May 19, she won the women's 100-meter hurdles final at the Tokyo Seiko Golden Grand Prix in 12.80 seconds, setting a new record of her best in Asia.
According to the latest rankings released by the World Athletics Federation, Wu Yanni ranks 26th in the world in the women's 100-meter hurdles event, which is the highest ranking of Chinese women short span athletes since the World Athletics Federation points reform. In the Asian rankings, she ranks second, behind India's Yalaji.
Although Wu Yanni's withdrawal is regrettable, this National Athletics Grand Prix is still shining with stars. Domestic sprinters Ge Manqi and Wei Yongli, popular athlete Xia Sining, and men's 400-meter supernova Alisil all participated in the competition.
Wu Yanni's decision to withdraw from the competition reflects the athletes 'emphasis on their own health and their consideration of long-term planning for their sports career. At the same time, her outstanding performance this season not only won her personal honor, but also added luster to the national track and field sports. We look forward to her recovering soon, returning to the competition, and continuing to create good results.