Chen Wen-Pu Reaches Asian Games Standard, Wins Gold in 100m at New Taipei International Athletics Open
Taiwanese sprinter Chen Wen-Pu (27) clocked 10.18 seconds in the men's 100m final at the New Taipei International Athletics Open, winning gold and meeting the qualification standard for the Nagoya Asian Games.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Li Jianzhong, Taipei, June 6) In the men's 100m final at the New Taipei International Athletics Open today, Chen Wen-Pu, representing the Asian Games training team, achieved his goal of running 10.18 seconds to win the gold medal, successfully meeting the qualification standard for the Nagoya Asian Games that he had been pursuing for half a year.
Chen Wen-Pu, now 27, was on the verge of a career breakthrough three years ago when he suffered an unexpected right Achilles tendon tear at the Hangzhou Asian Games. This sudden injury forced him to take a break of over a year before returning to competition, first winning gold at the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games last May with a time of 10.29 seconds.
At last year's Yunlin National Games, Chen became the first Taiwanese man to run the 100m under 10 seconds, albeit with a strong tailwind. Unexpectedly, this achievement became a lingering source of pressure for him.
From the end of last year to May this year, Chen maintained a pace of competing approximately every 1.5 weeks in his quest to meet the Asian Games standard. However, his times failed to improve, and after the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games in May, he was plagued by the negative thought, "Am I overrated?"
He subsequently paused all competitions and temporarily left the National Sports Training Center to return to National University of Tainan to recharge and rediscover himself. Today, he finally won gold at the New Taipei International Athletics Open and met the Nagoya Asian Games qualification standard of 10.20 seconds.
Speaking to the media, Chen expressed his joy, saying, "I'm really happy. The heavy burden on my heart has finally been lifted. After all, this was the last opportunity to qualify, and I achieved it in the final race. I'm quite satisfied."
Reflecting on the past six months of struggle, Chen said, "I was too anxious and pushed myself too hard. My mentality was on the verge of collapse. I didn't run well in the preliminaries today, but I quickly adjusted my mindset and told myself, 'This is the last race, just relax.'"
From the moment he crossed the finish line until the official result was announced, Chen stared intently at the electronic scoreboard. "I kept thinking, what if the final time is 10.21? I might have cried on the spot," he recalled.
Chen emphasized, "I've learned a lot during this period. I believe it will be very helpful for preparing for other competitions in the future. I hope I can truly break out of my shell and no longer be overwhelmed by pressure." (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150606
Chen Wen-Pu, now 27, was on the verge of a career breakthrough three years ago when he suffered an unexpected right Achilles tendon tear at the Hangzhou Asian Games. This sudden injury forced him to take a break of over a year before returning to competition, first winning gold at the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games last May with a time of 10.29 seconds.
At last year's Yunlin National Games, Chen became the first Taiwanese man to run the 100m under 10 seconds, albeit with a strong tailwind. Unexpectedly, this achievement became a lingering source of pressure for him.
From the end of last year to May this year, Chen maintained a pace of competing approximately every 1.5 weeks in his quest to meet the Asian Games standard. However, his times failed to improve, and after the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games in May, he was plagued by the negative thought, "Am I overrated?"
He subsequently paused all competitions and temporarily left the National Sports Training Center to return to National University of Tainan to recharge and rediscover himself. Today, he finally won gold at the New Taipei International Athletics Open and met the Nagoya Asian Games qualification standard of 10.20 seconds.
Speaking to the media, Chen expressed his joy, saying, "I'm really happy. The heavy burden on my heart has finally been lifted. After all, this was the last opportunity to qualify, and I achieved it in the final race. I'm quite satisfied."
Reflecting on the past six months of struggle, Chen said, "I was too anxious and pushed myself too hard. My mentality was on the verge of collapse. I didn't run well in the preliminaries today, but I quickly adjusted my mindset and told myself, 'This is the last race, just relax.'"
From the moment he crossed the finish line until the official result was announced, Chen stared intently at the electronic scoreboard. "I kept thinking, what if the final time is 10.21? I might have cried on the spot," he recalled.
Chen emphasized, "I've learned a lot during this period. I believe it will be very helpful for preparing for other competitions in the future. I hope I can truly break out of my shell and no longer be overwhelmed by pressure." (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150606
FAQ
How old is Chen Wen-Pu?
He is 27 years old.
What is the men's 100m qualification standard for the Nagoya Asian Games?
It is 10.20 seconds.
What injury did Chen Wen-Pu previously suffer?
He ruptured his right Achilles tendon at the Hangzhou Asian Games.