One race with two winners

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Song Jinbao from Shanghai University of Sport was Zhang  Zhen's running partner.

This time, Song Jinbao from Shanghai University of Sport was Zhang Zhen's running partner. The role is a difficult one, because it requires both runners to take steps at exactly the same.

Song Jinbao,Running Partner,said,"Either I was faster and he was slower or he was faster and I was slower. There remained a gap between us, and I felt my body was not relaxed."

As they continued to train together, the two athletes became closer and developed an effective partnership. And finally they achieved their goal in Beijing.

Zhang Zhen,Chinese Athlete,said,"I want everyone to know that the gold medal doesn't just belong to me. It belongs to everyone, including the 90 thousand people in the crowd who shouted and cheered for me."

At the finish line, Zhang Zhen and Song Jinbao ran with the national flag together. despite the rain.to express their appreciation for the spectators' support.

Editor:Chen Ge