Young Wang glides into leading role

Wang Meng is shouldering much more responsibility than a young athlete should bear.

The 24-year-old (pictured) is the only member of China's short track speed skating team to have participated at a Winter Olympic Games and is the defending champion in the women's 500m race.

However, the "veteran" skater says she is ready to carry the burden at the Vancouver Games in February as captain of the team and wants to lead it to greater glory.