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Jonathan White

Naturalised Chinese heptathlete Nina Schultz dominated on the first day of a two-day test event ahead of China’s National Games.
The event is a warm-up for China’s track and field teams before the delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, which begin on July 23.
The heptathlete, whose grandmother was world record-setting high jumper Zheng Fengrong, took first place in all four events in Xian on Tuesday.
Schultz, who is also known by her Chinese name Zheng Ninali, has 3,718 points after day one. She won the 100m hurdles in 13.39 seconds to earn 1,069 points; her 1.82m in the high jump was worth 1,003 points; 13 metres in the shot put bagged 749 points; and her 24.49 seconds in the 200m was worth 897 points.

China's newly-naturalized athlete Zheng Ninali shone in women's #heptathlon at the athletics test event ahead of China's 14th National Games, leading in the 100m hurdles, high jump, 200m and shot put. pic.twitter.com/uNoxnLYiog
— Sports China (@PDChinaSports) April 28, 2021

There are three more events – the long jump, javelin and 800m – at the Xian Olympic Sports Centre.. She has a huge lead over the other six competitors.
The 23-year-old had not competed until earlier this month when she received international clearance after switching from Canada to China.

Nina Schultz, China's first naturalized track and field athlete, will be able to attend international competitions on behalf of China after April 12. Her grandmother Zheng Fengrong was a legend in Chinese sports history as the first female Chinese athlete to break a world record. pic.twitter.com/gJ0FdB0UKq
— Sports China (@PDChinaSports) April 5, 2021

It is hoped that the 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medallist for Canada can qualify for the Tokyo Olympics this summer. She needs to reach the Olympic qualifying target of 6,420 points.
Tokyo 2020: China’s Nina Schultz aiming to fulfil grandma’s Olympic dream
China’s benchmark in the heptathlon is Ma Mioalan’s 6,750 points in 1993, which is 23rd on the all-time top 25 scores.
The 14th National Games take place in Xian in September.


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The 23-year-old, also known as Zheng Ninali, comes first in all four events of day one in Xian
Canada Commonwealth Games silver medallist hoping to meet Tokyo 2020 qualification benchmark and live her grandmother’s dream



Commonwealth Games silver medallist, also known as Zheng Ninali, hoping to meet Tokyo 2020 qualification benchmark and live her grandmother’s dream.


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Tokyo 2020: Canada-born Nina Schultz dominates heptathlon at China Nationals test event

The 23-year-old, also known as Zheng Ninali, comes first in all four events of day one in Xian Canada Commonwealth Games silver medallist hoping to meet Tokyo 2020 qualification benchmark and live her grandmother’s dream

The 23-year-old, also known as Zheng Ninali, comes first in all four events of day one in Xian

Canada Commonwealth Games silver medallist hoping to meet Tokyo 2020 qualification benchmark and live her grandmother’s dream