Wu Zhiyuan, a student from the Affiliated High School of Shanxi University, clinched a gold medal with his exceptional performance at the 36th International Biology Olympiad (IBO), which recently concluded with outstanding results for the Chinese team.

The Chinese team, with Wu playing a pivotal role, not only nabbed the top three individual scores but also secured first place in the team ranking, with every member earning a gold medal.

The IBO is a prestigious global competition for high school students, attracting the brightest biology talent from around the world. The fierce competition makes Wu's achievement particularly noteworthy.

Wu Zhiyuan's success signifies a landmark breakthrough in the cultivation of top-tier talent in basic disciplines, especially in life sciences, within Shanxi province. It also serves as an affirmation of Shanxi's innovative talent development system in foundational academic fields.