Fastest Man Yang Chun-han Ties 100m National Record, Qualifies for Nagoya Asian Games
29-year-old Taiwanese sprinter Yang Chun-han ran 100m in 10.11 seconds at a US invitational, tying his own national record after an 8-year gap and qualifying for the Nagoya Asian Games.
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The 29-year-old Yang Chun-han, hailed as "Taiwan's fastest man," set the Taiwan men's 100m national record of 10.11 seconds at the Japan University Athletics Open in 2018, a record that remains unbroken. Now, after a 10-month hiatus due to injury, Yang has returned and tied his own national record after an 8-year gap, signaling the strong return of the "fastest man."
At the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational held in the United States, Yang showed excellent form in the men's 100m, running 10.11 seconds to place 7th overall and meeting the standard for the Nagoya Asian Games. Through his agent, he told CNA reporters that his condition is improving. "It feels like I'm back to square one, and I still hope to break the 10-second mark in the future."
Yang pointed out that he felt very calm when he met the standard. Although the Asian Games standard is not easy, he believes it's a result he should achieve. Yang currently has 1 silver and 1 bronze from past Asian Games. Representing Taiwan for the 3rd consecutive Asian Games, he hopes to strive for gold, but maintains an attitude of letting things take their course, believing "everything happens for the best."
Focusing on training in the US in recent years, Yang shared that after going to the US, he found that athletes don't just work hard, they treat track and field as a profession. Everyone knows exactly what they want and pursues clear goals. Coupled with occasional motivational talks from coaches and training daily with Olympic-level athletes, Yang has returned to his peak. "The training environment here is great; it's what I've always dreamed of."
Although troubled by injuries recently, Yang communicates closely with physical therapists and doctors regularly. Additionally, the assistance of Lee Wei-chun, a teacher from the Department of Physical Therapy at Hungkuang University, helped Yang recover and became an unsung hero in his qualification for the Asian Games.
Next, Yang is scheduled to compete in club races in the US, then move to Japan in May for 2 to 3 races, before returning to Taiwan to participate in the New Taipei City International Athletics Open on June 6, which will be his first race in Taiwan this year. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150419
At the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational held in the United States, Yang showed excellent form in the men's 100m, running 10.11 seconds to place 7th overall and meeting the standard for the Nagoya Asian Games. Through his agent, he told CNA reporters that his condition is improving. "It feels like I'm back to square one, and I still hope to break the 10-second mark in the future."
Yang pointed out that he felt very calm when he met the standard. Although the Asian Games standard is not easy, he believes it's a result he should achieve. Yang currently has 1 silver and 1 bronze from past Asian Games. Representing Taiwan for the 3rd consecutive Asian Games, he hopes to strive for gold, but maintains an attitude of letting things take their course, believing "everything happens for the best."
Focusing on training in the US in recent years, Yang shared that after going to the US, he found that athletes don't just work hard, they treat track and field as a profession. Everyone knows exactly what they want and pursues clear goals. Coupled with occasional motivational talks from coaches and training daily with Olympic-level athletes, Yang has returned to his peak. "The training environment here is great; it's what I've always dreamed of."
Although troubled by injuries recently, Yang communicates closely with physical therapists and doctors regularly. Additionally, the assistance of Lee Wei-chun, a teacher from the Department of Physical Therapy at Hungkuang University, helped Yang recover and became an unsung hero in his qualification for the Asian Games.
Next, Yang is scheduled to compete in club races in the US, then move to Japan in May for 2 to 3 races, before returning to Taiwan to participate in the New Taipei City International Athletics Open on June 6, which will be his first race in Taiwan this year. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150419