9. Long Qingquan (male, weight-lifting)

Photo shows Long Qingquan, the 19-year-old who won the 56kg class at the 11th National Games with a lift of 169kg, surpassing the world record set by Turkish Halil Mutlu. Long later claimed two golds at the World Championships in November.

(Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)

The 19-year-old won the 56kg class at the 11th National Games with a lift of 169kg, surpassing the world record set by Turkish Halil Mutlu. Long later claimed two golds at the World Championships in November.

10. Zhang Yining (female, table tennis)

Photo shows Zhang Yining, the 28-year-old grabbed singles gold at the World Championships in Yokohama, which was her 19th world title. Zhang also defended her status at the 11th National Games with her singles and team victory.

(Xinhua/Reuters File Photo)

The 28-year-old grabbed singles gold at the World Championships in Yokohama, which was her 19th world title. Zhang also defended her status at the 11th National Games with her singles and team victory.

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