Speedster Yang happy to mix it up

In keeping with the congenial atmosphere at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games, Wednesday's mixed team speed skating sprint provided a perfect opportunity to build more new friendships.

With a 1,500m bronze medal already in the bag, China's Yang Binyu relished the chance to compete alongside skaters from other countries.

The effervescent 17-year-old, who has impressed media and coaches alike with her excellent English-speaking skills, was teamed with Carla Alvarez Fernandez of Spain, Filip Hawrylak of Poland and Nuraly Akzhol of Kazakhstan in the mixed team event, which debuted at the 2016 Youth Winter Games in Lillehammer, Norway.