The road cycling events at these Asian Games were held on a specially designed course featuring long climbs and technical descents, testing the riders' endurance, bike-handling skills, and race tactics. After the race began, Guo Li adopted a relatively conservative strategy during the first two laps; although she ranked sixth or seventh, the time gap between her and the leader, Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi, remained minimal.

Entering the third lap, Guo Li began to accelerate and was neck-and-neck with Fariba Hashimi by the end of the lap. In the final lap, the battle between Guo Li and Fariba Hashimi intensified, with both crossing the finish line almost simultaneously. After repeated video reviews by the judges, it was confirmed that Guo Li was ahead at the line. Ultimately, Guo Li secured this hard-fought and highly prestigious Asian Games gold medal in a thrilling finish.

This hard-earned breakthrough stems from Guo Li's passion and perseverance over more than a decade.

Originally a kayaker, she switched to cycling and started from scratch, overcoming technical deficiencies to become a key member of the team. At the 15th National Games in 2025, Guo Li partnered with Liu Jiali to win a silver medal in the women's Madison track cycling event, demonstrating her potential in endurance disciplines. In June this year, at the National Road Cycling Championships, she first claimed silver in the elite women's individual time trial, then launched a solo breakaway with 30 kilometers remaining in the road race, ultimately winning the title by two seconds ahead of the peloton and securing her qualification for the Asian Games.

"I want to become stronger, and perhaps I can bring change to my hometown, bringing both myself and my hometown to a bigger stage so that everyone knows us," Guo said.

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