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一个两分钟的关于短道速滑的英文演讲稿

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　　Two gold medals at two consecutive Winter Olympics — but claimed with two
different sets of feelings.

　　Having experienced ups and downs after the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic
Games, China's Zhou Yang successfully defended her Olympic title in the women's
1,500m short track speed skating at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games on
Saturday.

　　Her victory came after years of trials following the 2010 Games.

　　"It had been very difficult for me in the past four years, and this moment
finally came. I finally made it," the 22-year-old said after her win.

　　"I was in very bad condition after the last Olympics, and I used to think
of giving up. But the whole team supported me, and my coach has never given up
on me. I still had the dream to pursue. So, I came here to win."

　　At the final in Sochi, Zhou — the world record holder — skated near the
front for the race's duration and avoided a three-skater collision mid-race.

　　She took the lead with one lap to go, edging out archrival Shim Suk-hee of
South Korea.

　　Zhou finished in 2 minutes, 19.140 seconds and was followed by Shim, who
took silver. The 500m silver medalist Arianna Fontana of Italy took the
bronze.

　　It was China's third gold at the Sochi Games and the second one from short
track speed skating.

　　China's Li Jianrou won the women's 500m on Thursday. Li did not finish the
1,000m race due to the collision.

　　"I was nervous at the beginning, but after I finished it I felt so
thrilled," Zhou said.

　　"When I won four years ago, it was a dream come true, and I knew I could
help my parents live better lives. But now, after experiencing a lot during the
past four years, I didn't expect I could come back to the Olympic Games.

　　"I just wanted to do my best during training and competition. I'm very
happy that I've stepped on the highest podium again."

　　The native of Northeast China's Jilin province was selected by a local
coach for speed skating at the age of 8 and soon turned to short track. She
entered the national team in 2006 and won the World Junior Championships
immediately afterward with a gutsy display of power and pride.

　　Her form improved en route to the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games.

　　She blazed a new world record in the 1,500m in 2008. In addition to her
gold in Vancouver, she also helped the Chinese team win the women's 3,000m
relay.

　　But Zhou's performance bottomed out after Vancouver because of an injury
and poor physical condition. She did not compete in any international
competitions until the 2013-14 season, when she claimed two bronzes at the World
Cup Series.

　　Coach Li Yan said Zhou has beaten herself.

　　"Being persistent is the spirit of China's short track speed skating team.
We will never give up in the face of difficulties," Li said.

　　"Everyone could see Zhou's persistence. She conquered the injuries and the
weak mindset to win."

　　Zhou vowed to continue the team's dominance in Sochi.