Chinese sprinting legend Su Bingtian concluded his illustrious career on a high note by winning the men’s 60-meter race in 6.65 seconds at the Chinese National Indoor Athletics Championships in Jinan, east China’s Shandong Province, on Tuesday.
Competing against over 150 athletes across 19 groups, the 35-year-old Su showcased his signature explosive start and remarkable acceleration. Facing tough competition from Guangdong teammates Chen Guangfeng and Wu Haoling, as well as Jiangsu’s Shi Yuhao and Sui Gaofei, Su pulled ahead in the middle of the race to clinch victory.
“It feels special to come back to the track,” Su shared on social media after the race. “Everything I recall since my first indoor race 20 years ago became memories. I have finished my last 60-meter race of my career in 6.65 seconds. I want to thank the organizing committee and the friends who have been supporting me. I will continue to focus on recovering and prepare for my final National Games of China at home.”
The upcoming 15th National Games of China are scheduled to take place from November 9 to 21 in south China’s Guangdong Province, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Macao Special Administrative Region. Su has announced that he will retire after competing in these Games.
Su Bingtian holds the men’s 100-meter Asian record and has been a trailblazer in Chinese athletics, inspiring a new generation of sprinters. His final performance in the 60-meter event ties the 10th-best time in Asia, cementing his legacy as one of the continent’s fastest men.
