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Taiwanese men's 400m relay team breaks national record, wins bronze

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan's men's 400m relay team won a bronze medal at the 2nd Asian Relay Championships in China.
  • The team set a new national record with a time of 38.41 seconds, breaking a 7-year-old record.
  • This achievement provides a confidence boost for the team ahead of the upcoming Asian Games in September.

The Taiwanese men's 400-meter relay team has secured a bronze medal at the 2nd Asian Relay Championships held in Shaoxing Shangyu, China. The quartet, comprising Lai Po-Hsiang, Chen Wen-Pu, Huang Tso-Chun, and Ko Wu-Yen-Ming, clocked a remarkable 38.41 seconds in the final.

This performance not only earned them a podium finish but also shattered the previous national record of 38.76 seconds, which had stood for seven years. The old record was set in 2019 by Wei Tai-Sheng, Wang Wei-Hsu, Yang Chun-Han, and Cheng Po-Yu. The team's strong showing serves as a significant morale booster as they prepare for the upcoming Asian Games in Nagoya this September.

The gold medal was claimed by host China with a time of 38.08 seconds, while Thailand took silver, matching their national record with 38.28 seconds. The Taiwanese team's new record highlights their current form and potential on the international stage.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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