Han Tianyu was born on this day in China. He would later become a prominent short track speed skater, representing his country in international competitions and contributing to China's winter sports legacy.
In 2002, Tianyu started to practice roller skating when he was only six years old.
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He was very talented in skating and won 8 national champions and 5 provincial champions during 2002 to 2006.
In 2006, 10-year-old Tianyu decided to learn and practice short track speed skating.
While there was no professional short track team in Liaoning Province at that time, he went to Changchun, Jilin, and started his short track training.