Dong Zhang started canoeing at the age of 16. He got up at five o'clock. Born in Xinzhangzhuang Village, Xinzhai Street, Linqu County, 1996, 16 years old was elected to the canoeing team by Wang who was then the coach of the canoeing team of Weifang Key Sports School. Before entering the sports school, Dong Zhang had nothing to do with sports except 1.86 meters. Compared with those athletes who started professional training at the age of seven or eight, 16 has passed the best age to practice competitive sports.
Dong Zhang, Han nationality, China kayaker still water, Shandong team member. September 6, 20 17, canoeing champion in the 13th National Games. September 7th, 20 17 won the gold medal in canoeing for two in the 13th National Games. 2065438+On August 30th, 2008, China won the kayak double crown in Jakarta Asian Games, which was the first time that the team won the championship again after 8 years. On June 23, 2020, International Olympic Day, China team China land rowing "100-day record race".
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Every morning, Dong Zhang will train hard in the cold sea water, paddling and paddling, soaking his sweat and persistence in every paddling movement. Even in the face of strong opponents and difficult environment, he always smiled and said, "Only by making more efforts can we shine in the competition." This persistent spirit made him a real king.
The last moment has finally arrived, and the water on the lake is like a war drum. Dong Zhang devoted himself to rowing. His speed is amazing, like a shark on the rampage, and the audience held their breath as if time had been frozen. Dong Zhang's success will be a dazzling milestone in the history of sports in China. He proved his strength with lightning speed. And his training and hard work also taught us a truth: only dare to pursue dreams and dare to challenge the limits can we shine in the vast arena.