Overview

Yang Yang is a retired Chinese short-track speed skater who is considered one of the greatest in the sport’s history. She won five Olympic medals, including two golds, at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, becoming the first Chinese athlete to win a Winter Olympic gold medal. Yang Yang’s speed, technique, and tactical skills made her a dominant force in short-track speed skating. Her success has inspired a generation of Chinese athletes and has elevated the profile of winter sports in China.