Chinese Runner Wu Yanni Triumphs at National Championships

Wu Yanni, who recently celebrated her 28th birthday, emerged victorious in the women's 100-meter hurdles event at the 2025 Chinese Athletics Championships held in Quzhou, Zhejiang province. Completing the race in 13.15 seconds, she capitalized on an early lead taken by Liu Jingyang, who unfortunately experienced a fall during the race and had to withdraw from the competition. Despite challenges faced by other competitors, including Lin Yuwei, who also fell but secured a bronze with a time of 13.29 seconds, Wu maintained her composure throughout the event. The silver medal was claimed by Chen Yinfeng, hailing from Yunnan province.

While Wu's achievement is commendable, her final time was considerably slower than her personal best of 12.74 seconds, set during last year's National Athletics Grand Prix. Nonetheless, her success in this championship is a testament to her talent, as she currently ranks 31st in the global standings for the women's 100-meter hurdles. Wu previously reached a career milestone in May 2025, where she was ranked 23rd—marking the highest ever achieved by a Chinese athlete in this discipline. The championships saw the participation of over 1,440 athletes, coaches, and team officials, highlighting the competitive nature of the event.