In which sport is Chinese Olympian Wang Junxia specialized?

Wang Junxia, born on January 9, 1973, in Jiaohe, China, is renowned for her prowess in long-distance running. Her athletic career took off in 1993 when, at just 20 years old, she began setting records that would establish her as a formidable competitor on the global stage.

In April 1993, Wang broke the Asian marathon record with a time of 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 7 seconds. Her momentum continued in May when she shattered the Asian record for the 3,000 meters, clocking in at 8 minutes, 27.68 seconds. Despite being relatively unknown to the public, she entered the World Championships in Stuttgart as a favorite for the 10,000 meters. Her performance was outstanding, as she won the event comfortably, pulling away from her competitors in the final kilometers.

Later that year, at the national championships in Beijing, Wang's dominance was further solidified. Over the course of five days, she broke three world records. On September 8, she demolished Ingrid Kristiansen's 10,000 meters world record by 42 seconds, finishing in 29 minutes, 31.78 seconds. She continued to impress by setting new world records in the 3,000 meters, first in a preliminary heat and then again in the final, showcasing her incredible endurance and speed.