Sports丨Debutant Dou is playing for a podium finish

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The 27-year-old Dou will make his Olympic debut alongside close friend Carl Yuan Yechun, where the duo will look to upset the odds against the likes of world No 1 Scottie Scheffler, Tokyo 2020 gold medalist Xander Schauffele and world No 3 Rory McIlroy. ▲ China's Marty Dou Zecheng is looking to upset the odds in Paris against the likes of world No 1 Scottie Scheffler, Tokyo 2020 gold medalist Xander Schauffele and world No 3 Rory McIlroy. As a 7-year-old, Dou recalls celebrating with the entire nation when Liu Xiang sensationally delivered China's first-ever Olympic gold medal in a sprint event at the 2004 Athens Games. "My very first Olympic memory was watching Liu Xiang win the 110m hurdles," recalled Dou. "I was really excited, and I think every Olympic champion is awesome and a role medal. They are challenging the limits of the human body, while representing their country." ▲ China's Marty Dou Zecheng has a vivid memory of the first time he watched the Olympic Games on TV, whic ………………………………