How Ning became China's standout star at Speed Skating World Cup
China's Ning Zhongyan during the awarding ceremony of the 1,000m event at the Speed Skating World Cup in Beijing, China, November 19, 2023. /CFP
Ning Zhongyan's profound disappointment following the men's 1,500-meter speed skating final at the Beijing Winter Olympics still lingers in his memory.
Despite achieving the best-ever performance by a Chinese male athlete in this event, finishing sev