HANGZHOU, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) — Tokyo Olympic champion Zhu Xueying of China completed 56.720 factors to win the ladies’s particular person trampoline gold medal on the Hangzhou Asian Games right here on Monday.
The 25-year-old accomplished a grand slam in trampoline after having gained golds on the Olympics, World Championships, World Cup and Asian Games.
She mentioned victory in Hangzhou has been her goal for the reason that 2018 Games, when she was not chosen to compete.
“I’ve been working very hard to try to be part of the squad and to be able to participate,” Zhu mentioned.
“Standing on the top podium will be an encouragement to me,” she added.
With a fluent efficiency within the closing, Zhu gained an unparalleled 56.720 with an execution rating of 16.80, and 15.92 on the time of flight, each the very best amongst all of the finalists.
Another Chinese Hu Yicheng grabbed silver with 55.790 factors, and Kazakhstan’s Viktoriya Butolina took bronze with 52.600.
Hu mentioned her confidence grew because the competitors progressed.
“In qualifications, I may have felt a bit reserved because it’s my first time participating in such a comprehensive competition,” Hu mentioned.
“But in the final, it might have been a bit smoother for me and I felt much better.”
Japan’s Reina Satake, who injured the correct ankle throughout her routine, completed fifth with 11.470.