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China's Ning Zhongyan delivered a sensational performance to win the men's 1,500 metres at the Winter Olympics on Thursday, capturing his and his nation's first speed skating gold at these Games.
MILAN, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- When Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan crossed the finish line in one minute 41.98 seconds on Thursday, a new Olympic record in the men's 1,500m flashed onto the scoreboard. Instead of celebrating, he sat down at the edge of the rink, eyes fixed on the track.