Lin Xiaojun (front) of China competes in the final A of men's 5000m relay at the ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Seoul, South Korea, March 12, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

China won the men's 5,000m relay gold at the ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships on the final day in Seoul.

SEOUL, March 12  -- China claimed the men's 5,000m relay title on the closing day of the ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships here on Sunday.

The Chinese team of Li Wenlong, Lin Xiaojun, Liu Guanyi and Zhong Yuchen clocked a winning time of seven minutes and 4.412 seconds. Italy finished runners-up in 7:04.484, and South Korea ranked third in 7:04.884.

While Chinese skaters Gong Li, Zang Yize, Li and Lin took silver in the mixed team relay in 2:41.821, the Netherlands pocketed the gold in 2:41.646, and Italy finished third.