44 years ago today, on January 20, 1981 (December 15, 1980 lunar calendar), the first national top ten athletes selection was announced. From the top left: Chen Xiaoxia, Lang Ping, Liang Weifen, Guo Yuehua, Wu Shude From the bottom left: Rong Zhixing, Li Yuejiu, Li Cuiling, Han Jian, Zou Zhenxian On January 20, 1981, the 1980 National Best Athletes selection event sponsored by 10 news organizations in the capital was announced. Female diver Chen Xiaoxia, female volleyball player Lang Ping, female swimmer Liang Weifen, male table tennis player Guo Yuehua, weightlifter Wu Shude, football player Rong Zhixing, male gymnast Li Yuejiu, female gymnast Li Cuiling, male badminton player Han Jian, male triple jump player Zou Zhenxian were elected.