Beijing, 11 August – Comments from China’s JIN Shengjun (CHN) and XUE Feng (CHN) after winning the Junior Men’s Pair, Final A.

XUE Feng (CHN)

On post-race celebrations:

“The finish means another starting point and we will continue to improve our performance. Today’s victory is only the start.”

On the winning:

“I am most thankful to my coach and his leadership”

On crossing the finish line:

“So tired! This is our first world title.”

JIN Shengjun (CHN)

On support at the venue:

“It hurts. My injury influenced the performance. But I tried my best..”

On plans:

“We will prepare for the 2008 Olympic Games and try to compete at the same venue next year.”

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