Ning Zhongyan: I couldn't have accepted finishing fourth

The moment Ning Zhongyan secured the bronze medal, he draped the national flag around his shoulders, eyes glistening with tears. Redeeming his heartbreak from Beijing, he endured an agonizing wait for the final results. "Fourth place is the biggest loser; I couldn't accept that," he admitted. Having now fulfilled his dual dreams of being a flag bearer and an Olympic medalist, Ning credits his mental maturity and turns his focus confidently toward the upcoming 1500m event.(Photo/VCG)

By Wang Xinyuan,Li Yue,Luo Xu(intern) and Ci Xin/China Youth Daily