DAKAR, November Chinese rowing sensation Liu Lili has continued her impressive campaign at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, securing her second gold medal in just two days after winning the women’s single sculls coastal rowing beach sprint competition on Tuesday.

The latest victory adds another major achievement to China’s growing medal collection at the international youth sporting event. Liu previously partnered with teammate Su Juntao to capture gold in the mixed double sculls competition on Monday.

Her second triumph demonstrated her determination, competitive strength and ability to perform under pressure.

Impressive Comeback Secures Another Gold

Liu faced strong opposition in the women’s single sculls final, where she competed against Germany’s Carolina Guerra Gonzalez.

The Chinese rower had already demonstrated her quality by defeating competitors from Türkiye and Spain in the quarterfinals and semifinals.

However, the final presented a different challenge. Liu initially fell behind during the opening running section of the beach sprint event, putting her under pressure against her German rival.

She responded strongly during the rowing stage, gradually recovering her position and taking control of the race.

Her powerful performance helped her establish a decisive advantage before crossing the finish line in 2 minutes and 39.65 seconds.

She finished an impressive 14.23 seconds ahead of Guerra Gonzalez, securing the gold medal with a commanding victory.

Emotional Celebration After Victory

The victory brought an emotional reaction from Liu, who celebrated her achievement while holding the Chinese flag.

Speaking after the competition, she expressed happiness and pride at winning another gold medal for her country.

She also emphasized that refusing to give up had been essential to her success, particularly after falling behind during the early part of the final.

Her performance highlighted the importance of determination, physical endurance and mental strength in coastal rowing beach sprint competitions.

China’s Young Athletes Make Their Mark

Liu’s two consecutive gold medals underline the growing strength of China’s young rowing talent on the international stage.

Her success in both mixed double sculls and women’s single sculls demonstrates her versatility across different competitive formats.

The Dakar Youth Olympic Games provide an important platform for emerging athletes to demonstrate their abilities, gain international experience and prepare for future senior-level competitions.

With two gold medals already secured, Liu has become one of the standout performers in China’s youth sporting campaign.

Her latest achievement is another encouraging sign for Chinese rowing as the country continues developing its next generation of international champions.