Post-2000s Chinese athletes shine at Olympics

Updated: 2021-08-07 07:00
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Guan Chenchen cries after winning the gold medal in women's balance beam finals in Tokyo, Aug 3, 2021. [Photo/IC]

Guan Chenchen, born in 2004, clinched gold medal in women's balance beam at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday.

16-year-old Guan topped the competition in 14.633 points.

"I actually never expected that I would get a medal. My coach said, 'this is your first time in the Olympics and no one knows you so just go in and do your best,'" Guan said after the final.

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