Wu Yanni, born in 1997 in Sichuan, is now one of the most prominent athletes of Chinese athletics in the content of 100m beyond the fence. With a strong speed, technique and personality, she was dubbed the “Lonely Bridge” on the track, and became a new symbol of Chinese sports.
In 2025, Wu Yanni set up a historic milestone when breaking the national record in the 60m content of the indoor fence with a record of 8.01 seconds at the world real estate championship held in Nanjing. This achievement helped her win a bronze medal and affirmed the number one Asian position.
Previously, Wu had achieved 12.74 seconds at 100m surpassing the outdoor fence, taking her into the top group of athletes in the world. At the Asian Athletics Championship 2025, she continued to win a bronze medal with 12.96 seconds, reinforcing reputation in the regional arena.
Not only outstanding by achievements, Wu Yanni also attracted attention with the bold style of competition and image. She often appears on the road with bold makeup, outstanding accessories and personality tattoos.
This has been controversial in the public opinion, but Wu affirms that beauty is a woman's right and does not affect the ability to play. She is praised as a model of confidence, dare to differ and always be loyal to herself.
Wu's journey is not lacking in challenges. At ASIAD, she experienced the shock of being eliminated because of early starting errors. However, failure did not make her falter, but became a driving force to return stronger. With the spirit of “brave to be hated”, Wu focuses on improving achievements, constantly practicing and maintaining the peak performance.
In addition to the track, Wu Yanni is also a social network phenomenon with millions of followers. She often shares photos of training, competitions and daily life, inspires many young people, especially women, about pursuing passion and affirming personality.
From a Sichuan girl to the Asian athletics star, Wu Yanni has proven that talent combined with his own bravery and style can create a strong attraction. With what is showing, she can continue to conquer new peaks, and become a typical representative face of Chinese sports in the international arena.
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