Chinese Gymnast Zhang Boheng Becomes Social Media Sensation

Zhang Boheng, 24, has taken social media by storm, captivating netizens with his gymnastics prowess. Representing Hunan, Zhang made a mark at the 2021 Chinese Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Chengdu, Sichuan, finishing 2nd in the all-around final and clinching first place in the Floor Exercise. This performance earned him a spot on the Olympic training squad, though he ultimately served as a reserve athlete at the 2020 Olympics.

Zhang’s talent shone brightly at the 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, where he qualified in second place for the All-Around competition, Rings, and Parallel Bars. He triumphed in the all-around final, winning the gold medal ahead of Japan’s Daiki Hashimoto and Ukraine’s Illia Kovtun, becoming the fifth Chinese gymnast to claim the men’s World all-around title.

zhang boheng you will always be famous pic.twitter.com/VAmJ1DcCGO

— noé • we love you zbh 🫶 (@zhangbohengs) August 1, 2024

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— yammi (@sighyam) August 1, 2024

Recently, Zhang’s presence at the Paris 2024 Olympics has gone viral, with netizens, particularly female fans, sharing short video clips and photos of his performances. His impressive skills and charisma have made him an internet sensation, earning widespread admiration.