Li wants to challenge the greats

Li Zijun, China's new figure skating hope, realizes there is a gap to be closed if she hopes to challenge the skaters she currently admires in the future.

"I have learned a lot at the Olympic Games here," said Li, 17, after finishing 14th in the Sochi Winter Olympic Games women's figure skating singles event on Thursday.

"All the skaters here are of a high level and I have learned from their fighting spirit in competition and training. I know there is a big gap between me and the world's top skaters in terms of experience, program elements and artistic performances. I have to work harder when I go back home," she said.