Ning, Han become triple winners as China racks up 11 speed skating golds at Winter Asiad

Harbin, Feb. 11 -- Ning Zhongyan and Han Mei each secured a triple gold medal haul as speed skating concluded on Tuesday at the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games (AWG).

Ning and Han triumphed in the men's and women's 1,000m races, respectively, while Team China also claimed gold in both the men's and women's team pursuit events.

With a final tally of 11 golds, five silvers, and five bronzes from 14 events, China surpassed its previous best record of five golds, four silvers, and three bronzes from the 6th AWG in Changchun 18 years ago.

In the women's 1,000m, Han and compatriot Yin Qi secured a one-two finish, with Han clocking one minute and 15.85 seconds to beat then leader Lee Nah-yun to second.

Han's performance edged Lee by 0.54 s...