On July 19, at the 24th National University Athletics Championships held in Jining, Shandong Province, the men's Group A long jump final witnessed an epic showdown. Huang Yukai, a contestant from Shenzhen University's College of Civil and Transportation Engineering, clinched the championship with a breathtaking "counter-strike" victory, securing the university's first-ever gold medal in this national-level event.

In the final, Huang Yukai started strong, taking the lead with a jump of 7.23 meters. However, the second-to-last competitor suddenly surged ahead with a leap of 7.29 meters to overtake the top spot, instantly shifting the pressure onto Huang Yukai.

On the final jump, the entire stadium fell silent. Huang Yukai withstood immense pressure and delivered a powerful leap—the electronic scoreboard froze at 7.29 meters. Tying his opponent's mark exactly, Huang edged out the victory by virtue of his superior second-best attempt, completing a miraculous turnaround from being on the verge of defeat to snatching the gold.

This gold medal is not only Shenzhen University's first gold at the National University Athletics Championships, but also the best testament to the fighting spirit of athletes in the regular undergraduate Group A. From taking the lead to being overtaken, and then staging a comeback at the very last moment, Huang Yukai has written a new chapter for SZU athletics with his skill and composure under pressure. Heartfelt congratulations to Huang Yukai! Congratulations to the Shenzhen University Athletics Team! Let us all look forward to more outstanding achievements from SZU's athletes in the future!