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Zhong Man
Zhong won China's first ever men's fencing Olympic gold in Beijing 2008. |
Chinese sabre fencer Zhong Man ended his career after helping Jiangsu win the sabre team gold medal at the National Games in September.
"I think I can say this tournament was the last stop in my career. This was my last real competition, so I cherished the chance so much. I desperately wanted to win the team gold after failing in the individual event," said the 30-year-old.
Zhong won China's first ever men's fencing Olympic gold medal in Beijing in 2008.