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Gong Lijiao
Age: 35
Event: women's shot put
At 35, Gong Lijiao is gearing up for her fifth Olympic appearance, leading the Chinese athletics team to Paris. In Tokyo, she recorded a personal best of 20.58 meters in the women's shot put, winning Olympic gold to complete a "grand slam" of titles. Despite the inevitable challenges of age, including injuries and stamina issues, Gong's goal remains unwavering: to defend her Olympic title and achieve a 21-meter throw.
