From March 21 to 23, the World Athletics Indoor Championships Nanjing 25 will take place at the Nanjing Sports Training Center, also known as the “Nanjing's Cube”.Chinese triple jump star and Olympic silver medalist ZHU Yaming is set to compete in the men’s triple jump event, aiming for a podium finish. As one of the most anticipated athletes in this competition, his performance is highly awaited.
ZHU Yaming has achieved outstanding success in athletics, with numerous career highlights. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, he clinched the silver medal in the men’s triple jump with a mark of 17.57 meters, setting the best record ever for a Chinese athlete in this event. This achievement not only established him among the world’s elite but also marked a historic breakthrough for Asian athletics. In the men’s triple jump final at the World Athletics Championships Oregon 2022, ZHU Yaming secured third place with a second jump of 17.31 meters, earning China’s first-ever medal in men’s triple jump at the World Championships. Now in the 2025 season, ZHU remains in top form. At the recently concluded 2025 National Indoor Athletics Grand Prix in Jinan, he claimed victory with a jump of 17.31 meters, setting the best mark of the Asian season and showcasing his consistent competitive edge.
At 31 years old, ZHU Yaming continues to prove that Chinese track and field athletes are strong contenders on the global stage. Every jump he makes embodies the spirit of Chinese athletics, and every breakthrough he achieves paves the way for the future of the sport.
On March 21, the highly anticipated men’s triple jump final will take center stage. This event is not just a test of ZHU’s recent training progress but also an opportunity for him to push his limits once again.
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