Lin Pei-hsuan Wins Gold in Women's Heptathlon at Asian U20 Athletics Championships

At the Asian U20 Athletics Championships held in Hong Kong, Taiwan's 'all-around beauty' Lin Pei-hsuan followed up her bronze medal in the high jump with a gold in the women's heptathlon today, scoring 4730 points. This marks the second gold medal for the Taiwan team in this tournament. Three athletes competed in the heptathlon, and Lin had already built a significant lead after the first four events. Before the final 800-meter race, she was nearly 1,000 points ahead of the second-place competitor, ultimately securing the gold. Coach Chen Hung-chieh told Central News Agency that after winning the bronze in the high jump on May 29, Lin sprained her ankle. 'She felt very uncomfortable during the hurdles the next day, but after discussing it with her, we decided to finish the competition.' Chen smiled bitterly, saying, 'Although the score is a bit off from her personal best, the athletes faced the hottest days in Hong Kong this year, and physical energy drains quickly in such extreme heat. I give her an 80 for successfully finishing and winning gold.' Chen pointed out that this was Lin's last Asian Junior Championship, and she will now move on to adult competitions. Ending with this gold medal is a great affirmation for her. After the tournament, Lin plans to return to Taiwan for two weeks of rest before participating in the Hong Kong Athletics Championships. 'I will focus on the high jump in that competition, hoping to reach the 1.83-meter standard for the Nagoya Asian Games.'