Li Jinzhe 8.29m in Eugene, Lu Minjia at 6.79m, both wind-aided.

Asian champion, Li Jinzhe from Beijing leapt a wind-aided 8.29m in Eugene 2 days ago while 17-year-old Lu Minjia from Zhejiang had a wind-aided jump (2.2m/s) of 6.79m last month in Chaoqing. Both backed up with strong performances from last year. Li was at 8.01m in World Champs, 8.18m in National Games, 8.08m in Asian Champs while Lu at 6.74m in National Games. Men's long jump looks bright for China to regain Asian Games title since 1994. In Eugene, Li also had a legal 8.12m jump equalling the Asian best this year set by another Chinese, Yu Zhenwei. Backed with Su Xiongfeng who set an Asian Indoor record of 8.27m this year and already a 8m+ performer outdoor in this season, Chinese men's long jump has been reviving. Women side also looks improving: 3-4 jumpers have been on 6.50m this year which appears far better than the previous years.