Time: Aug. 2, 2021 

Source: JNU News Center

Su Bingtian, an associate professor at JNU's School of Physical Education known as the Asian Flying Man, took sixth place in the men's 100-meter final in the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 1 with a time of 9:98 seconds. In the semifinal two hours before the final, Su set a new Asian record with 9:83 seconds, becoming the first Chinese athlete to reach the Olympic men's 100-meter final.

(Su Bingtian at the men's 100-meter final site)

Today is the best memory of my life, Su said after the final. My performance today credibly lives up to my fans' expectations, and I hope to show China's speed again in the relay race a few days later.

(Su wearing a national flag after the final)

JNU received two letters of appreciation from the China Athletics Association congratulating Su on breaking the Asian record and making history in the men's 100-meter final. The great achievements made by the Chinese track and field team are owed to the support and assistance JNU provides to the track and field events in the long term, especially the key teams and major athletes in the men's sprinting events, it said.

(Letters of appreciation to JNU from the China Athletics Association)

The School of Physical Education organized about 80 teachers and students to watch the live broadcast of the 100-meter final and cheer for Su at JNU's Shaoyifu Stadium.

(JNU students and faculty cheering for Su)

Su, class of 2017, holds a master's degree in international economics and trade. He will return to the campus and offer better courses to JNU students after the Tokyo Olympics because, Su said, I prefer to be a teacher than a coach.