Sprinters Li Zeyang of Hubei and Chen Yujie of Zhejiang attracted the spotlight at China's 15th National Games on November 17, as Li clocked 10.11 seconds to win the men's 100 meters and 16-year-old Chen became the youngest women's champion in the event's history.

Chen, who turns 17 in just over a month, finished in 11.10 seconds—0.27 seconds ahead of veteran sprinter Wei Yongli of Guangxi—setting an Asian U20 record.

The teenage winner credited her calm nerves and improved form. "I finally executed the technique I've been working on for so long," she said. "I felt very relaxed."

"I'm very satisfied with the result," Li said. "China's sprinting future belongs to the younger generation, and I'll do my part to carry that flag forward."

With input from Xinhua

Photo: Guo Hongda