Song Haochen

Injuries	In 2015 he had swelling in a joint in his left leg and was unable to train for six weeks. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2016) In 2015 he injured his knee during training. He required a one-month recovery period. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2016) In 2007 he sustained injuries to the inner part of his leg and was unable to skate for two months. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2016)
Memorable sporting achievement	Becoming national champion in the People's Republic of China. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2016)
Hero / Idol	Canadian short track skater Charles Hamelin. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2016)

When and where did you begin this sport?	He took up the sport in November 2003 in Harbin, People's Republic of China.
Club / Team	Heilongjiang Province: China

Awards and honours

In 2011 he was named an Elite Athlete of National Class by the General Administration of Sport of China. (sport.gov.cn, 01 Jul 2011)

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Sporting philosophy / motto

"To live is not to win sympathy with tears, but to win applause with sweat." (Weibo profile, 31 Oct 2018)