Photo taken on Feb. 16, 2002 shows Chinese skater Yang Yang celebrating her victory in the women's 500m short track speed skating event at 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. (Photo/Xinhua)
Since China first took part in Winter Olympic Games in 1980, eight Chinese athletes have won nine gold medals.
Skater Yang Yang's victory in the women's 500m short track at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics made her China’s first-ever Winter Olympic gold medalist.
