New China sprint star, 17, vows 'no limits' after Asian Games gold

NAGOYA, Japan — China's 17-year-old sprint sensation Chen Yujie expressed an unwavering ambition to achieve no limitations after clinching the women's 100m gold at the Asian Games. In a breathtaking performance, Chen set a Games-record time of 11.06 seconds, etching her name into the annals of sprinting history.

Turning 18 in December, Chen hailed her triumph as the finest "birthday present" imaginable. However, the youthful champion harbors no intention of pausing her pursuit of excellence. With renewed vigor, she declared her intent to claim further victories on the global stage, be it at the world championships or the Olympics.

Eager to stake her claim in the competitive arena, Chen emphasized her determination to defend her title in future competitions. "I am now in the position of challenging someone else, instead of waiting to be challenged by others," she stated.

The 200m race also beckoned for the prodigious athlete, who will participate in both events during the Asian Games. Chen further elaborated on her unbounded aspirations, asserting, "I have no limits."

Chinese media hailed Chen's achievement as a harbinger of a new era for Chinese sprinting, heralding her as a potential game-changer for both Chinese and Asian competitors. The official Olympics website dubbed her a "new sprint star."

Despite her elation, Chen admitted to grappling with pre-competition nerves during the final. Amidst the pulsating energy of the track, she confessed that her legs trembled with apprehension. Chen feared that such trepidation could culminate in a dreaded false start. She spent considerable time contemplating this fear.

Chen's prowess was not limited to the 100m event; she also emerged victorious in the 200m at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, defeating the 30-year-old Shanti Pereira of Singapore by a mere 0.15 seconds.