2017年CRI Men's 4×100m relay race concludes in N China

 

A team representing Beijing, Zhejiang, Hubei and Guangdong claimed the men's 4×100m relay race at the 13th National Games.

Famous Chinese sprinter² Zhang Peimeng announced his retirement³ after the race.

The Olympic Center Stadium in Tianjin, nicknamed the "Water Drop", was full of spectators last night.

The much-anticipated men's 4×100 relay race has seen a reunion of national team members Zhang Peimeng, Su Bingtian, Xie Zhenye and Wu Zhiqiang.

The star team comfortably claimed the title with a time of 38.16 seconds, even faster than the time that won them the title at the Diamond League meet in Monaco in July.

These national games are the first to allow athletes from different provinces to be on the same team

Star sprinter Su Bingtian said the new change has inspired players to strive for better results.

"This year, all the sprinters have run to excel, to make better records. The result is very good. The runner-up team even made a record of 38.8 seconds. It is a good start. I think the reform policy to building multi-province teams is good. I hope the new change will help further develop the Chinese sprint¹ program." 

Last night's relay was also the final race for famous Chinese sprinter Zhang Peimeng.

He ran the 100m in a time of 10 seconds at the World Athletics⁴ Championships in Moscow in 2017, the fastest-ever speed for an Asian sprinter at that time.

Zhang said he enjoyed his final race.

"We have spent a happy and relaxing time at today's relay race. I cherished the last relay very much."

He also said he wants to continue to help Chinese sprinters to develop.

"After retirement, I will keep on exercising and training, in order to keep fit as well as always prepared for running for Chinese relay team. Maybe I will show up at 2020 Olympics, but it's just my plan B."

1 sprint   

n.短距离赛跑；vi. 奋力而跑，冲刺；vt.全速跑过

参考例句：

• He put on a sprint to catch the bus.他全速奔跑以赶上公共汽车。
• The runner seemed to be rallied for a final sprint.这名赛跑者似乎在振作精神作最后的冲刺。

2 sprinter   

n.短跑运动员，短距离全速奔跑者

参考例句：

• He is more a sprinter than a swimmer. 他是短跑健将，而不是游泳选手。 来自辞典例句
• The sprinter himself thinks he can run the race at 9.4 seconds. 这位短跑运动员自认为可以用9.4秒跑完比赛。 来自互联网

3 retirement   

n.退休，退职

参考例句：

• She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。
• I have to put everything away for my retirement.我必须把一切都积蓄起来以便退休后用。

4 athletics   

n.运动，体育，田径运动

参考例句：

• When I was at school I was always hopeless at athletics.我上学的时候体育十分糟糕。
• Our team tied with theirs in athletics.在田径比赛中，我们队与他们队旗鼓相当。