Pride propels Guo through tough times

Home Olympics making switch to ice worthwhile

HARBIN－The prospect of competing on home ice at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics makes up for all the hardships Guo Dan has endured after making the difficult decision to become a speed skater six years ago.

On Tuesday, the former roller skater finished second in the women's mass start event at the 2020-2021 China Speed Skating Championships in Harbin, Heilongjiang province.

"It is disappointing because this is not my real strength," said Guo, who also won a silver medal at last week's National Speed Skating Championships.