China wins speed skating men's team pursuit bronze at Milan-Cortina Games

Liu Hanbin, Wu Yu, Li Wenhao and Ning Zhongyan of China celebrate after the speed skating men's team pursuit final B between China and the Netherlands at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Wei)

MILAN, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- China beat the Netherlands in the final B to win the bronze medal of the men's team pursuit here on Tuesday at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Liu Hanbin, Wu Yu and Li Wenhao clocked three minutes and 41.38 seconds to claim the best finish by China in this event.

Liu Hanbin (L) and Li Wenhao of China celebrate after the speed skating men's team pursuit final B between China and the Netherlands at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Jing)