Chinese skaters clinched their third gold at the Short Track Speed Skating World Championships on Sunday, clocking 2:37.697 to triumph in the mixed team relay final.

Lin Xiaojun, Liu Shaoang, Liu Shaolin and Sun Long celebrate gold medal and hold flag after competing in the Men's Relay 5000m Final during Day 3 of the ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships 2024 at Ahoy on March 17, 2024 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo: CFP)

Composed of Fan Kexin, Gong Li, Lin Xiaojun and Liu Shaoang, China took the lead after early frontrunners the Netherlands suddenly slipped off the course without any collision.

It was also the second gold for Lin at the tournament, as the 2018 Olympic champion had already captured victory in the men's 500m.