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Peng Cheng (Chinese: 彭程; pinyin: Péng Chéng; Mandarin pronunciation: [pʰə̌ŋ ʈʂʰə̌ŋ]; April 23, 1997) is a Chinese pair skater. With her current partner Wang Lei, she is the 2023 Cup of China bronze medalist and 2023 Chinese national champion.

Key Information

With former partner Jin Yang, she is a two-time Four Continents medalist (silver in 2020, bronze in 2019), two-time Grand Prix Final silver medalist (2018–19, 2019–20), and the 2017 Asian Winter Games silver medalist. Peng/Jin represented China at the 2018 Winter Olympics and the 2022 Winter Olympics.

With former partner Zhang Hao, she is the 2015 Four Continents silver medalist and competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Career

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Early in her career, Peng competed with Zhang Tianci.

Partnership with Zhang Hao

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2012–13 season

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Her partnership with Zhang Hao was announced in May 2012.[1][2] The pair made their international debut at the 2012 Cup of China. They placed eleventh at their first World Championships.

2013–14 season

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In the 2013–14 season, Peng/Zhang won their first Grand Prix medals, bronze at the 2013 Cup of China and silver at the 2013 NHK Trophy, and qualified for the Grand Prix Final, where they came in fourth. They were selected for the 2014 Winter Olympics and finished eighth in Sochi. Ending their season, they placed fifth at the 2014 World Championships in Saitama.

2014–15 season

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For the 2014–15 Grand Prix season, Peng/Zhang were assigned to Skate America and Cup of China,[3] where they placed third and first, respectively, qualifying for the 2015 Grand Prix Final. They finished fourth at that competition after placing fifth in the short program and third in the free skate.

They won the silver medal at the 2015 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships. At the 2015 World Figure Skating Championships, they earned personal best scores in the free skate and combined total to finish in fourth place overall.

2015–16 season

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Peng/Zhang's final season together began at the 2015 Trophée Éric Bompard, where they placed fourth in the short program, before the remainder of the event was cancelled as a result of the terrorist attacks in Paris.[4] They won the bronze medal at the 2015 Rostelecom Cup, qualifying for the Grand Prix Final, which had been expanded as a result of the Paris incident. They finished sixth there.

In their final event together, the 2016 World Championships, they performed poorly, placing twelfth in the short program and ninth in the free skate, for twelfth place overall.

Partnership with Jin Yang

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2016–17 season

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On April 14, 2016, International Figure Skating magazine broke the news of Peng's new partnership with Jin Yang. The Chinese Skating Association decided to switch partners between the two pairs of Peng/Zhang and Yu/Jin.[5][6]

Peng/Jin debuted on the Grand Prix with two silver medals at the 2016 Cup of China and the 2016 NHK Trophy, earning a place in the Grand Prix Final, where they finished sixth. They won their first national title at the 2017 Chinese Championships.

Competing at the 2017 Four Continents Championships, their first ISU Championship event, they placed fifth. At the 2017 Asian Winter Games, Peng/Jin won the silver medal behind Yu/Zhang. This concluded their season.

2017–18 season

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The two won the 2017 CS Finlandia Trophy, their first international gold medal together. The Grand Prix was a disappointment, with Peng/Jin finishing fifth at both the 2017 Skate America and 2017 Internationaux de France. At the 2018 Chinese Championships, they finished second behind Yu/Zhang and were named to China's team for the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Peng/Jin competed in the pairs event in Pyeongchang, finishing seventeenth in the short program and thus missing the free skate by a single ordinal. Their season concluded at the 2018 World Championships, where they finished ninth.

2018–19 season

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With both Sui Wenjing / Han Cong and Yu/Zhang sidelined by injury at the beginning of the season, Peng/Jin were the sole Chinese pair team competing internationally on the senior level.[7] They began with a gold medal at the 2018 CS Asian Open.

On the Grand Prix, Peng/Jin began at the 2018 Skate Canada International, where they won the silver medal, finishing ahead of bronze medalists Kirsten Moore-Towers / Michael Marinaro by 0.15 points. The two struggled on their side-by-side jumps in the free skate, where they finished fourth, an area where Jin said they hoped to improve.[8] At the 2018 NHK Trophy, they won a second silver medal by a far more decisive margin. They qualified to the Grand Prix Final, with Peng noting that "we feel like we miss our teammates, but advancing to the Grand Prix Final is something we are proud of."[7] At the Final, they placed first in the short program and second in the free skate, winning silver overall. This was the team's first major international medal.[9]

They won their second national title at the 2019 Chinese Championships. At the 2019 Four Continents Championships in Anaheim, they placed third in the short program behind Moore-Towers/Marinaro and a returning Sui/Han, in consequence of Peng falling on their throw jump.[10] They also came third in the free skate, making an error on the side-by-side triple Salchow jumps, finishing third overall, their first ISU Championship medal. Peng commented, "despite the success rate of the triple jump in the training, we want to try that and challenge ourselves and show what we have done in our training."[11]

Concluding the season at the 2019 World Championships, Peng/Jin placed third in the short program, earning a small bronze medal.[12] They came fifth in the free skate due to Peng underrotating her triple Salchow attempt and finished fourth overall, off the podium, by 1.97 points. Jin reflected on the season: " We are satisfied with overall performances. We could pull out what we can. Of course, for some details, there are some areas to improve. The biggest accomplishment this season is to get our names out so that judges recognize us. For next season, we continue to improve our performance."[13]

2019–20 season

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Peng/Jin debuted at the 2019 CS U.S. Classic, taking the bronze medal. They then won the 2019 Shanghai Trophy.

On the Grand Prix series, Peng/Jin first competed at 2019 Skate America, placing first in the short program despite Peng stepping out on and underrotating her side-by-side jump.[14] They also placed first in the free skate, despite a fall on a throw triple loop, taking their first Grand Prix gold medal together. They did not skate in the gala due to the throw jump fall impacting Peng's ankle.[15] At their second event, the 2019 Cup of China, Peng/Jin placed narrowly third in the short program after Peng fell on a jump and they had unison issues with their spins.[16] They rose to second place and the silver medal in the free skate.[17]

Qualifying to the Grand Prix Final, Peng/Jin lost their skates on the way there and consequently could not practice for five days, though they were ultimately returned the day before the competition began.[18] They were fifth in the short program following Peng putting her foot down on their throw triple loop. Jin said that Peng's ankle injury from Skate America was "quite stubborn and not becoming better", impacting their training.[19] They skated cleanly in the free skate, narrowly placing first in that segment, and rose to second place overall, winning their second consecutive Final silver medal.[18]

Peng/Jin skated cleanly to place second in the short program at the 2020 Four Continents Championships in Seoul. Jin said they were quite satisfied with their performance, while Peng revealed that sickness and a leg injury had impacted their training after the Grand Prix Final.[20] Second in the free skate as well with only a step out on a throw triple loop, they won the silver medal behind Sui/Han.[21] They were assigned to compete at the World Championships in Montreal, but these were cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.[22]

2020–21 season

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With the pandemic continuing to affect international travel, the ISU assigned the Grand Prix based largely on geography, with Peng/Jin being assigned to the 2020 Cup of China. Following withdrawals from some other Chinese teams, including Sui/Han, Peng/Jin won the gold medal by almost 50 points out of the three teams attending.[23]

In March at the 2021 World Championships in Stockholm, Peng fell at the beginning of the short program, breaking one of the zippers on her dress, but continued the performance and put her hand down on her underrotated jump attempt. They placed fifth in that segment.[24] Peng also made errors on both jumps in the free skate, and they placed sixth in that segment but remained in fifth place overall.[25]

2021–22 season

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Peng/Jin's first Grand Prix assignment was initially the 2021 Cup of China, but following its cancellation, they were reassigned to the 2021 Gran Premio d'Italia.[26] Making their season debut, they placed second in both segments to take the silver medal behind Sui/Han.[27] The Chinese federation opted to withdraw them from their second event, the 2021 Internationaux de France, as a result of which they could not qualify for the Grand Prix Final.[28]

Assigned to the Chinese Olympic team, Peng/Jin began the 2022 Winter Olympics as their country's entry in the pairs free skate segment of the Olympic team event. They were third in the segment despite Peng's multiple jump errors and their final lift exiting early, while the Chinese team finished in fifth place.[29] In the pairs event, Peng/Jin were fifth in the short program.[30] In the free skate, Peng underrotated and stepped out of her triple Salchow attempt, but they placed sixth in the segment and remained fifth overall. Jin said they had been under "great pressure because we had the disappointing score" at the previous Olympics and failed to qualify for the free skate but that they were pleased to have performed well in Beijing.[31]

2022–23 season

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Peng and Jin were slated to compete at the 2022 Grand Prix of Espoo and 2022 Grand Prix de France, but withdrew from both events.

In June, it was announced that Peng and Jin had split.[32]

Partnership with Wang Lei

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Cheng and Wang performing their short program at the 2024 World Championships

2023–24 season

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Simultaneous with the announcement of the end of her prior partnership, Peng's new partnership with Wang Lei was announced.[32] She was later explain the origins of the new partnership: "We have been teammates for a long time and we knew each other. So I knew he was in a good condition and, when I decided I wanted to continue, I asked him."[33]

Peng/Wang made their competitive debut with a gold medal win at the Shanghai Trophy.[34] They were assigned to make their Grand Prix at the 2023 Cup of China, held this time in Chongqing. They finished third in both segments, winning the bronze medal.[33][35][36] The following week they competed at the 2023 Grand Prix of Espoo, where they won the short program but dropped to fourth place after the free skate.[37]

The team made their Four Continents Championships debut at the 2024 edition in Shanghai, coming sixth.[38] Peng/Wang were sixteenth in their World Championship debut as a team.[34] Christopher Tin, the composer of their short program music, would later praise the team for their interpretation to his music.[39]

Programs

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With Wang

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Season Short program Free skating Exhibition
2023–2024
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  • Brilliant Adventurer(璀璨冒险人)
    (from Doula Continent(斗羅大陸)
    by Zhou Shen

With Jin

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Season Short program Free skating Exhibition
2022–2023
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2021–2022
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2020–2021
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2019–2020
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2018–2019
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2017–2018
[46]
2016–2017
[47][48]

With Zhang

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Season Short program Free skating Exhibition
2015–2016
[49][50]
2014–2015
[51]

Notre Dame de Paris
by Riccardo Cocciante :

2013–2014
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2012–2013
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Competitive highlights

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Pair skating with Wang Lei

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Competition placements at senior level [54]
Season 2023–24 2024–25
World Championships 16th
Four Continents Championships 6th
Chinese Championships 1st
GP Cup of China 3rd WD
GP Finland 4th
GP France WD
Shanghai Trophy 1st

Pair skating with Jin Yang

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Competition placements at senior level [55]
Season 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22
Winter Olympics 17th 5th
Winter Olympics (Team event) 5th
World Championships 9th 4th C 5th
Four Continents Championships 5th 3rd 2nd
Grand Prix Final 6th 2nd 2nd
Chinese Championships 1st 2nd 1st 1st
World Team Trophy 5th
(3rd)
GP Cup of China 2nd 2nd 1st C
GP France 5th
GP Italy 2nd
GP NHK Trophy 2nd 2nd
GP Skate America 1st
GP Skate Canada 5th 2nd
CS Asian Open Trophy 1st 2nd
CS Finlandia Trophy 1st
CS U.S. Classic 3rd
Asian Winter Games 2nd
Shanghai Trophy 2nd 1st

Pair skating with Zhang Hao

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Peng and Zhang at the 2015–16 Grand Prix Final
Competition placements at senior level [56]
Season 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16
Winter Olympics 8th
Winter Olympics (Team event) 7th
World Championships 11th 5th 4th 12th
Four Continents Championships 5th 2nd
Grand Prix Final 4th 4th 6th
Chinese Championships 1st
World Team Trophy 5th
(3rd)
GP Cup of China 5th 3rd 1st
GP NHK Trophy 2nd
GP Rostelecom Cup 3rd
GP Skate America 3rd
GP Trophée Éric Bompard 4th 4th

Detailed results

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  • Small medals for the short program and free skating are only awarded at ISU Championships.
  • Medals at team events are awarded for the team results only. Individual placements at team events are listed in parentheses.

Pair skating with Wang Lei

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ISU personal best scores in the +5/-5 GOE System [57]
Segment Type Score Event
Total TSS 186.16 2023 Grand Prix of Espoo
Short program TSS 65.25 2023 Grand Prix of Espoo
TES 35.62 2023 Grand Prix of Espoo
PCS 29.63 2023 Grand Prix of Espoo
Free skating TSS 120.91 2023 Grand Prix of Espoo
TES 59.92 2024 Four Continents Championships
PCS 63.52 2023 Grand Prix of Espoo
Results in the 2023–24 season[54]
Date Event SP FS Total
P Score P Score P Score
Oct 3–5, 2023 China 2023 Shanghai Trophy 3 62.33 1 118.34 1 180.67
Nov 10–12, 2023 China 2023 Cup of China 3 62.91 3 115.15 3 178.06
Nov 17–19, 2023 Finland 2023 Grand Prix of Espoo 1 65.25 4 120.91 4 186.16
Dec 24–26, 2023 China 2023 Chinese Championships 1 66.66 1 118.64 1 185.30
Jan 30 – Feb 4, 2024 China 2024 Four Continents Championships 5 60.18 6 120.04 6 180.22
Mar 18–24, 2024 Canada 2024 World Championships 15 59.50 16 106.17 16 165.67

Pair skating with Jin Yang

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ISU personal best scores in the +5/-5 GOE System [58]
Segment Type Score Event
Total TSS 216.90 2018–19 Grand Prix Final
Short program TSS 76.71 2021 Gran Premio d'Italia
TES 42.29 2018–19 Grand Prix Final
PCS 35.23 2022 Winter Olympics
Free skating TSS 141.21 2018–19 Grand Prix Final
TES 70.55 2019 World Championships
PCS 71.09 2018–19 Grand Prix Final
ISU personal best scores in the +3/-3 GOE System [58]
Segment Type Score Event
Total TSS 204.49 2017 World Team Trophy
Short program TSS 73.33 2016 NHK Trophy
TES 41.29 2016 NHK Trophy
PCS 33.22 2018 World Championships
Free skating TSS 136.48 2017 Four Continents Championships
TES 71.40 2017 Four Continents Championships
PCS 67.63 2018 World Championships
Results in the 2017–18 season[55]
Date Event SP FS Total
P Score P Score P Score
Nov 18–20, 2016 China 2016 Cup of China 3 69.93 2 128.03 2 197.96
Nov 25–27, 2016 Japan 2016 NHK Trophy 1 73.33 2 123.54 2 196.87
Dec 8–11, 2016 France 2016–17 Grand Prix Final 4 70.84 6 112.35 6 183.19
Dec 24–25, 2016 China 2017 Chinese Championships 1 74.78 1 136.69 1 211.47
Feb 16–19, 2017 South Korea 2017 Four Continents Championships 7 66.44 3 136.48 5 202.92
Feb 23–26, 2017 Japan 2017 Asian Winter Games 2 67.24 2 129.82 2 197.06
Apr 20–23, 2017 Japan 2017 World Team Trophy 2 71.36 3 133.13 5 (3)
Results in the 2017–18 season[55]
Date Event SP FS Total
P Score P Score P Score
Oct 6–8, 2017 Finland 2017 CS Finlandia Trophy 1 70.93 2 127.10 1 198.03
Oct 27–29, 2017 Canada 2017 Skate Canada International 7 61.55 5 120.92 5 182.50
Nov 17–19, 2017 France 2017 Internationaux de France 5 62.40 5 125.74 5 188.14
Nov 24–26, 2017 China 2017 Shanghai Trophy 2 129.40 2 129.40
Dec 23–24, 2017 China 2018 Chinese Championships 2 76.62 2 146.68 2 223.30
Feb 14–15, 2018 South Korea 2018 Winter Olympics 17 62.61 17 62.61
Mar 19–25, 2018 Italy 2018 World Championships 6 71.98 10 130.09 9 202.07
Results in the 2018–19 season[55]
Date Event SP FS Total
P Score P Score P Score
Aug 1–5, 2018 Thailand 2018 CS Asian open Trophy 1 71.54 1 134.88 1 206.42
Oct 26–28, 2018 Canada 2018 Skate Canada International 2 72.00 4 129.08 2 201.08
Nov 9–11, 2018 Japan 2018 NHK Trophy 2 70.66 2 136.58 2 207.24
Dec 7–9, 2018 Canada 2018–19 Grand Prix Final 1 75.18 2 141.21 2 216.90
Dec 27–30, 2018 China 2019 Chinese Championships 2 75.07 1 136.44 1 211.51
Feb 7–10, 2019 United States 2019 Four Continents Championships 3 69.48 3 135.94 3 205.42
Mar 18–24, 2019 Japan 2019 World Championships 3 75.51 5 140.33 4 215.84
Results in the 2019–20 season[55]
Date Event SP FS Total
P Score P Score P Score
Sep 14–16, 2019 China 2020 Chinese Championships 1 76.85 1 125.81 1 202.66
Sep 17–22, 2019 United States 2019 CS U.S. International Classic 3 67.90 3 116.14 3 184.04
Oct 3–5, 2019 China 2019 Shanghai Trophy 1 77.12 1 132.73 1 209.85
Oct 18–21, 2019 United States 2019 Skate America 1 72.73 1 128.16 1 200.89
Nov 8–10, 2019 China 2019 Cup of China 3 68.50 2 131.47 2 199.97
Dec 5–8, 2019 Italy 2019–20 Grand Prix Final 5 69.67 1 134.60 2 204.27
Feb 4–9, 2019 South Korea 2020 Four Continents Championships 2 75.96 2 137.33 2 213.29
Results in the 2021–22 season[55]
Date Event SP FS Total
P Score P Score P Score
Nov 6–8, 2020 China 2020 Cup of China 1 75.62 1 148.28 1 223.90
Mar 22–28, 2021 Sweden 2021 World Championships 5 71.32 6 129.86 5 201.18
Results in the 2021–22 season[55]
Date Event SP FS Total
P Score P Score P Score
Oct 13–17, 2021 China 2021 Asian Open Trophy 2 66.41 2 130.27 2 196.68
Nov 5–7, 2021 Italy 2021 Gran Premio d'Italia 2 76.71 2 135.15 2 211.86
Feb 4–7, 2022 China 2022 Winter Olympics (Team event) 3 131.75 5
Feb 18–19, 2022 China 2022 Winter Olympics 5 76.10 6 138.74 5 214.84

Pair skating with Zhang Hao

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Peng and Zhang at the 2014–15 Grand Prix Final
ISU personal best scores in the +3/-3 GOE System [59]
Segment Type Score Event
Total TSS 206.63 2015 World Championships
Short program TSS 71.68 2015 World Championships
TES 40.89 2014 Winter Olympics
PCS 33.26 2015 World Championships
Free skating TSS 136.96 2015 World Championships
TES 70.67 2015 World Championships
PCS 66.87 2015 Four Continents Championships
Results in the 2012–13 season[56]
Date Event SP FS Total
P Score P Score P Score
Nov 2–4, 2012 China 2012 Cup of China 4 57.89 5 105.98 5 163.87
Nov 16–18, 2012 France 2012 Trophée Éric Bompard 3 59.92 6 107.84 4 167.76
Feb 6–11, 2013 Japan 2013 Four Continents Championships 5 52.46 6 112.36 5 164.82
Mar 10–17, 2013 Canada 2013 World Championships 10 58.52 11 108.66 11 167.18
Apr 11–14, 2013 Japan 2013 World Team Trophy 4 58.62 3 115.78 5 (3)
Results in the 2014–15 season[56]
Date Event SP FS Total
P Score P Score P Score
Nov 1–2, 2013 China 2013 Cup of China 3 64.24 3 122.95 3 187.19
Nov 8–10, 2013 Japan 2013 NHK Trophy 3 65.09 2 117.09 2 182.18
Dec 5–8, 2013 Japan 2013–14 Grand Prix Final 5 68.87 4 128.50 4 197.37
Dec 28–29, 2013 China 2014 Chinese Championships 1 72.28 1 123.27 1 195.55
Feb 6–9, 2013 Russia 2014 Winter Olympics (Team event) 3 71.01 7
Feb 11–12, 2014 Russia 2014 Winter Olympics 7 70.59 8 125.13 8 195.72
Mar 26–27, 2014 Japan 2014 World Championships 5 71.68 5 123.15 5 194.83
Results in the 2014–15 season[56]
Date Event SP FS Total
P Score P Score P Score
Oct 24–26, 2014 United States 2014 Skate America 2 62.38 3 120.05 3 182.43
Nov 7–9, 2014 China 2014 Cup of China 1 69.11 1 124.94 1 194.05
Dec 11–14, 2014 Spain 2014–15 Grand Prix Final 5 62.46 3 129.33 4 191.79
Feb 10–15, 2015 South Korea 2015 Four Continents Championships 2 69.81 3 131.64 2 201.45
Mar 23–29, 2015 China 2015 World Championships 5 69.67 4 136.96 4 206.63
Results in the 2015–16 season[56]
Date Event SP FS Total
P Score P Score P Score
Nov 13, 2015 France 2015 Trophée Éric Bompard 4 64.10 4
Nov 20–22, 2015 Russia 2015 Rostelecom Cup 3 68.10 3 124.94 3 193.04
Dec 10–13, 2015 Spain 2015–16 Grand Prix Final 7 65.60 6 117.44 6 183.04
Mar 28 – Apr 3, 2016 United States 2016 World Championships 12 60.01 9 122.45 12 182.46

Note: The 2015 Trophée Éric Bompard was cancelled after the November 2015 Paris attacks. The short programs had been completed on November 13, but the free skating was to be held the next day.[60] On November 23, the International Skating Union announced that the short program results would be considered as the final results for the competition.[61]

References

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from Grokipedia
Peng Cheng (Chinese: 程鹏; pinyin: Chéng Péng; born April 23, 1997) is a Chinese pair skater who has competed internationally since 2004. She is a three-time Olympian, having represented at the 2014, 2018, and , where she placed eighth in pairs with Zhang Hao in , seventeenth in pairs with Jin Yang in PyeongChang, and fifth in pairs with Jin Yang in . With her longtime partner Jin Yang from 2012 to 2023, Peng earned silver medals at the 2018–19 and 2019–20 ISU Grand Prix Finals, silver at the 2020 Four Continents Championships, and bronze at the 2019 Four Continents Championships. The duo also secured multiple Grand Prix medals, including golds at the 2019 and 2020 Cup of , and silvers at events like the 2018 and 2019 Cup of . Their partnership contributed to 's strong presence in pairs skating, highlighted by consistent top placements at the World Championships, such as fourth place in 2019 and fifth in 2021. In spring 2023, Peng formed a new partnership with Wang Lei, a veteran skater who had returned from retirement. Together, they claimed bronze at the 2023 ISU Grand Prix Cup of China—their debut international event—with a total score of 178.06 points—and won the 2023 Chinese National Championships. The pair continued competing in the 2023–24 season, earning bronze at the , while placing sixth at the 2024 Championships despite Peng's foot injury. At the 2024 World Championships in , they finished sixteenth overall. Peng and Wang withdrew from their assigned 2024–25 Grand Prix events but continued training for future competitions as of 2025.

Early life and background

Beginnings in skating

Peng Cheng was born on April 23, 1997, in , , . She began in 2004 at the age of seven, initially training as a singles skater. She later trained in , where she developed foundational skills at local skating facilities. In 2011, at age 14, Cheng transitioned to pairs skating, partnering with Zhang Tianci under the guidance of early coaches in the Chinese skating system. This shift leveraged her flexibility and jumping ability, qualities noted by observers in the national program. Together with Zhang Tianci, she competed in junior-level events, achieving a sixth-place finish at the Chinese National Winter Games. This junior phase marked Cheng's entry into pairs, building on her singles background before seeking a senior partnership.

Personal details

She measures 1.60 meters in height. Her hometown and current residence is , where she trains as a professional athlete. Her hobbies include and reading. She began skating in 2004 and, as of the 2023–24 season, is coached by Yang Ding, with former coach Hongbo Zhao.

Skating career

Partnership with Zhang Hao

Peng Cheng formed a partnership with experienced pair skater Zhang Hao in May 2012, shortly after Zhang's long-time partner Dan Zhang retired to pursue education. Peng, aged 16 and having competed in pairs for only one year previously with Zhang Tianci, was chosen by the Chinese Skating Association for her physical attributes and potential, finishing sixth at the National Winter Games in her prior pairing. The duo trained under coaches Zhao Hongbo, Han Bing, and Jia Qi in , focusing on initial adjustments to align Peng's novice technique with Zhang's veteran expertise from multiple Olympic and World medals. In their debut 2012–13 season, Cheng and Zhang placed fifth at the Cup of China and fourth at the Trophée Bompard on the Grand Prix circuit, securing the Chinese national title and qualifying for the World Championships, where they finished 11th; they also earned bronze in the team event at the World Team Trophy. The 2013–14 season marked progress with silver at the and bronze at the Cup of China, leading to a fourth-place finish at the Grand Prix Final and an eighth-place result at the Olympics, followed by fifth at the World Championships. Their technical repertoire advanced notably, incorporating a quadruple twist—one of the most demanding elements in pairs skating—which they executed successfully in competition to highlight their programs. The 2014–15 season brought further success, including gold at the Cup of China and bronze at , another fourth at the Grand Prix Final, silver at the Championships, and fourth at the World Championships. Challenges persisted due to the partners' significant age and experience gap—Zhang was 13 years older—requiring ongoing adaptations in synchronization and power dynamics, which occasionally led to inconsistencies in performance. In 2015–16, they medaled with bronze at the Rostelecom Cup and fourth at the Trophée Éric Bompard, but placed sixth at the Grand Prix Final and dropped to 12th at the World Championships amid mounting pressure. The partnership dissolved in April 2016, as part of a Chinese Skating Association decision to reshuffle its leading pairs teams—switching partners between Cheng/Zhang and Yu Xiaoyu/Jin Yang—to optimize medal potential ahead of the . This strategic move aimed to leverage complementary strengths for greater international competitiveness. Following the split, Cheng immediately began training with Jin Yang, debuting the new pairing in the 2016–17 season, while Zhang teamed with Yu Xiaoyu.

Partnership with Jin Yang

Peng Cheng and Jin Yang formed their partnership in April 2016, following the dissolution of her previous partnership with Zhang Hao due to a skater switch orchestrated by the Chinese Skating Association, with the news first reported by International Figure Skating magazine. Coached by Olympic champion Zhao Hongbo in , the duo focused on building chemistry through rigorous training, emphasizing in lifts and jumps during their initial months together. Their early collaboration benefited from Peng's experience in international competition and Yang's technical precision, allowing them to debut competitively that summer at domestic events. The 2016–17 season marked their international Grand Prix debut, where they finished fourth at both the Cup of China and , securing qualification for the Grand Prix Final with a fifth-place result there. They also claimed silver at the in . In the 2017–18 season, Peng and Yang represented China at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, placing 17th in the short program and not advancing to the free skate. Despite the Olympic setback, they showed resilience, earning fourth at the World Championships later that year. The 2018–19 season brought breakthroughs, including bronze at the Championships in and silver at the Grand Prix Final in , highlighted by strong performances in throw triple Salchows and side-by-side triple toe loops. They concluded the year with a fourth-place finish at the World Championships in Saitama, their best result at the event to date. The following 2019–20 season saw further success with silver medals at both the Championships in and the Grand Prix Final in Torino, though the season ended early due to the . Peng and Yang were noted for their powerful throw triple loops and well-synchronized side-by-side spins, which became hallmarks of their programs and contributed to consistent high technical scores. The 2020–21 season was heavily impacted by the pandemic, limiting events to domestic and limited international competitions; they won gold at the Cup of China but withdrew from other Grand Prix stops due to scheduling disruptions. In 2021–22, they achieved a personal best short program score of 76.71 at the Gran Premio d'Italia and placed fifth at the Winter Olympics, contributing to 's team event efforts as well. Peng suffered a stubborn ankle injury during the 2018 , which affected training intensity but was managed through adjusted rehabilitation under their coaching team. The duo won national titles in the 2022–23 season but skipped all international events, ultimately ending their partnership in June 2023 as Peng sought a new collaborator to pursue further Olympic goals. Yang continued training in search of a new partner.

Partnership with Wang Lei

Peng Cheng and Wang Lei formed their partnership in March 2023, following Wang's brief from competitive skating, with the duo immediately beginning intensive to rebuild key elements such as lifts, throws, and side-by-side jumps suited to their combined styles. Peng, a three-time Olympian, brought extensive experience, while Wang, aged 34 at the time, contributed his prior Grand Prix successes, allowing them to adapt quickly despite initial challenges in synchronizing their speeds and addressing minor injuries through targeted upper-body conditioning. Their collaboration emphasized developing new technical elements, including refined lifts and throws that leveraged Wang's strength and Peng's aerial precision, as they prepared programs choreographed by Lori Nichol. In the 2023–24 season, the pair debuted competitively with a at the , earning 178.06 points in their first ISU Grand Prix event, followed by a fourth-place finish at the 2023 Grand Prix de Finlande () with 186.16 points. They secured the Chinese national title at the end of 2023 with 185.30 points and later won gold at the 14th National Winter Games in February 2024, scoring 198.39 points. Internationally, they placed sixth at the 2024 Championships in and 16th at the 2024 World Championships in , qualifying for the free skate with 59.50 points in the short program. These results highlighted their progress in element execution amid adaptation hurdles. For the 2024–25 season, Peng and Wang were assigned to the Grand Prix de France and the Cup of China but withdrew from both events to focus on training and recovery. They did not compete at the 2025 Championships or World Championships. Their victory at the 2024 National Winter Games solidified their domestic standing, and as of November 2025, the partnership remains active without any retirement announcements, with ongoing preparations aimed at qualifying for the in . This period has involved further refinement of their technical repertoire, building on prior successes to enhance consistency for future international competitions.

Programs

With Zhang Hao

SeasonShort programFree skating
2012–2013[[My Heart Will Go On]]
by and
choreographed by Mark Hanretty
[[The Firebird]]
by
choreographed by Anschel Glan
2013–2014[[La Strada]]
by
choreographed by Mark Hanretty
[[Send in the Clowns]]
by
choreographed by Anschel Glan
2014–2015[[Oblivion (minuet)]]
by
choreographed by Mark Hanretty
[[The Firebird]]
by
choreographed by Anschel Glan
2015–2016[[Singin' in the Rain]]
by
choreographed by Mark Hanretty
[[The Artist (2011 film)
2016–2017Did not competeDid not compete
2017–2018[[Paint It Black]]
by and
choreographed by Mark Hanretty
[[Notre-Dame de Paris (musical)

With Jin Yang

Peng Cheng and Jin Yang's partnership from 2016 to 2023 featured evolving programs that highlighted their technical strengths and artistic expression.
SeasonShort programFree skating
2016–2017[[Yellow River Piano Concerto]]
by Yin Chengzong
choreographed by Cui Zhiren
[[Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon]]
by
choreographed by Cui Zhiren
2017–2018[[Mulan (1998 film)Mulan]]
by
choreographed by Cui Zhiren
2018–2019[[The Umbrellas of Cherbourg]]
by
choreographed by Julie Marcotte
[[Scheherazade (Rimsky-Korsakov)
2019–2020[[Notre-Dame de Paris (musical)Notre-Dame de Paris]]
by
choreographed by
2020–2021[[Yellow River Piano Concerto]]
by Yin Chengzong
choreographed by Cui Zhiren
[[Memoirs of a Geisha (film)
2021–2022[[Exogenesis: Symphony]]
by
choreographed by
[[The Great Gatsby (2013 film)

With Wang Lei

SeasonShort programFree skating
2023–2024[[Libertango]]
by Astor Piazzolla
choreographed by Anschel Glan
[[The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)
2024–2025Not yet assignedNot yet assigned

Competitive highlights

With Zhang Hao

Peng Cheng and Zhang Hao's partnership, which began in 2012, produced several personal best scores in international competition. Their highest short program score was 71.68, achieved at the 2014 World Championships where they placed fifth in the segment. Their free skate personal best of 136.96 came at the 2015 World Championships, earning fourth place in that segment. The pair's overall personal best total score was 206.63, also at the 2015 World Championships, securing fourth place overall. In the free skate at the 2015 World Championships, they successfully landed a quadruple twist, receiving a base value of 8.10 and a grade of execution (GOE) of +2.43 for a total element score of 10.53. This contributed to their technical element score (TES) of 70.67 in that performance. The following table summarizes their detailed segment scores and placements in major ISU competitions during the partnership:
SeasonEventShort Program Score (Place)Free Skate Score (Place)Total Score (Place)
2012–13Cup of China57.89 (4)105.98 (5)163.87 (5)
2012–13Trophée Eric Bompard59.92 (3)107.84 (6)167.76 (6)
2012–13World Championships58.52 (10)108.66 (11)167.18 (11)
2012–13World Team Trophy58.62 (4)115.78 (3)174.40 (3)
2013–14Cup of China64.24 (3)122.95 (3)187.19 (3)
2013–14NHK Trophy65.09 (3)117.09 (2)182.18 (2)
2013–14Grand Prix Final68.87 (5)128.50 (4)197.37 (4)
2013–14World Championships71.68 (5)123.15 (5)194.83 (5)
2014–15Skate America62.38 (2)120.05 (3)182.43 (3)
2014–15Cup of China69.11 (1)124.94 (1)194.05 (1)
2014–15Grand Prix Final62.46 (5)129.33 (3)191.79 (3)
2014–15Four Continents Championships69.81 (2)131.64 (3)201.45 (2)
2014–15World Championships69.67 (5)136.96 (4)206.63 (4)
2015–16Cup of China68.10 (3)124.94 (3)193.04 (3)
2015–16Grand Prix Final65.60 (7)117.44 (6)183.04 (6)
2015–16World Championships60.01 (12)122.45 (9)182.46 (9)
These scores reflect their progression, with notable improvements in technical content, including the incorporation of higher-difficulty elements like the quadruple twist in later seasons.

With Jin Yang

Peng Cheng and Jin Yang's partnership from 2016 to 2023 produced several high-scoring performances in international competitions, with their total scores frequently exceeding 210 points in major events, reflecting strong technical execution and artistic quality. Their season's best total score was 216.90, achieved at the 2018–19 ISU Grand Prix Final, marking a personal best and establishing them as contenders for medals. They also set personal bests in the short program at 76.71 during the 2021 Gran Premio d'Italia and in the at 141.21 at the 2018–19 Grand Prix Final. At the in , Peng and Jin placed fifth overall with a total score of 214.84. In the short program, they earned 76.10 points (fifth place), comprising a technical element score (TES) of 40.87 and program component score (PCS) of 35.23, highlighted by clean lifts and a throw triple Salchow that received positive grade of execution (GOE) from all judges, boosting their TES while their intricate transitions and musical interpretation contributed to PCS factors averaging 8.8 across skating skills, transitions, performance, composition, and manner of execution. Their free skating score of 138.74 (sixth place) included a TES of 69.71 from elements such as a throw triple loop with +2.40 GOE and triple twist lifts, paired with a PCS of 69.03 that underscored their strong PCS profile, though minor underrotations slightly impacted the final TES. During the 2020 ISU Four Continents Championships in , they secured the with a total of 213.29. Their short program score of 75.96 (second place) featured a TES of 41.57, driven by a throw triple loop earning +1.80 GOE on average, and a PCS of 34.39 that reflected solid program components, including effective use of the ice surface and . In the , they scored 137.33 (second place), with a TES of 68.08 from well-executed throws and lifts—such as a throw triple Salchow with consistent positive GOE—and a PCS of 69.25, where judges awarded high marks (up to 8.75) for and composition, helping maintain their competitive edge despite small deductions for underrotations. This set a season's best for the segment at the time. At the 2021 ISU World Figure Skating Championships in , Peng and Jin finished fifth with 201.18 points. The short program yielded 71.32 (fifth place), with TES of 37.99 from elements including a throw triple flip that garnered +1.60 GOE, and PCS of 33.33 emphasizing their interpretive skills. Their free skating score of 129.86 (sixth place) included a TES of 64.50, impacted by a fall on a throw but offset by strong side-by-side jumps and lifts, alongside a PCS of 65.36 that highlighted consistent component scoring across seasons. In the 2019 ISU in Saitama, they placed fourth overall with 215.84, their highest Worlds total. Placing third in the short program with 72.14 (TES 38.44, PCS 33.70), they benefited from a throw triple Salchow with +2.10 GOE and smooth components. The score of 143.70 (fifth place) featured a TES of 71.40, with throws like the triple loop receiving +3.00 GOE from multiple judges, contributing significantly to TES, and a PCS of 72.30 that peaked their component scores for the season through dynamic expression and precise timing. This result underscored their growth in element reliability during peak competitions.

With Wang Lei

Peng Cheng and Wang Lei's partnership, formed in spring 2023, began with solid debut performances that established competitive scores in the 180 range, though their results showed variability due to challenges and occasional errors in elements like throws and lifts. Their scoring peaked in late 2023 before dipping in major ISU events in 2024, reflecting ongoing synchronization in complex pair elements such as the throw triple Salchow and overhead lifts. The duo's international debut came at the 2023 Shanghai Trophy, where they earned gold with a short program score of 62.33 and a free skate of 118.34, totaling 180.67; their elements included clean triple twists and a level-4 death spiral, though minor under-rotations on throws affected GOE. At the , they secured bronze with a short program of 62.91 (featuring positive GOE on lifts and spins) and a free skate of 115.15 (impacted by a fall on the throw loop), for a total of 178.06. Their highest placement in the 2023 Grand Prix series came at the , finishing third, followed by fourth at the with personal bests in the short program (65.25, highlighted by a +3 GOE triple twist) and free skate (120.91, with strong component scores from synchronized spins), totaling 186.16. Domestically, and Wang won the 2023 Chinese Championships with a total score of 185.30, demonstrating improved consistency in pair spins and lifts despite conservative element choices in the free skate. In early 2024, at the Championships, they placed sixth with a short program of 60.18 and a free skate of 120.04 (affected by a fall on the throw Salchow due to Peng's foot injury), totaling 180.22; their lifts received level-4 execution but lower base values from downgraded throws. At the 2024 World Championships, their season ended with a 16th-place finish: short program 59.50 (15th, with edge calls on the double Axel sequence), free skate 106.17 (16th, penalized by two falls and under-rotated side-by-side jumps), totaling 165.67. They rebounded at the Chinese Championships, claiming gold with a total score of 198.39, their highest in the partnership, driven by cleaner execution in the free skate including a triple Salchow throw with full rotation and level-4 lifts earning high GOE. In the –25 season, Peng and Wang were assigned to the Grand Prix de and Cup of China but withdrew from both events prior to competition. No further international or national results were recorded through November 2025, though the partnership remained active.
EventShort ProgramFree SkateTotal ScorePlacement
2023 Shanghai Trophy62.33118.34180.671st
62.91115.15178.063rd
65.25120.91186.164th
2023 Chinese ChampionshipsNot availableNot available185.301st
2024 Championships60.18120.04180.226th
2024 World Championships59.50 (15th)106.17 (16th)165.6716th
2024 Chinese ChampionshipsNot availableNot available198.391st
Personal best scores in the partnership include: short program 65.25 (November 17, 2023, ), free skate 120.91 (November 18, 2023, ), and total 198.39 (February 2024, Chinese Championships). Element analyses reveal strengths in lifts (consistently level-4 with GOE +2 to +3) and twists (triple level with positive edges), but recurring issues with throw jumps—such as under-rotations and falls—limited base values and contributed to score deductions in major events like the 2024 Worlds, where technical scores dropped below 50 in the free skate due to multiple errors. Overall, their program components averaged 30-32 in the short and 60-63 in the free, reflecting strong presentation but room for technical refinement.

Detailed results

With Zhang Hao

Peng Cheng and Zhang Hao's partnership, which began in 2012, produced several personal best scores in international competition. Their highest short program score was 71.68, achieved at the 2014 World Championships where they placed fifth in the segment. Their free skate personal best of 136.96 came at the 2015 World Championships, earning fourth place in that segment. The pair's overall personal best total score was 206.63, also at the 2015 World Championships, securing fourth place overall. In the free skate at the 2015 World Championships, they successfully landed a quadruple twist, receiving a base value of 8.10 and a grade of execution (GOE) of +2.43 for a total element score of 10.53. This contributed to their technical element score (TES) of 70.67 in that performance. The following table summarizes their detailed segment scores and placements in major ISU competitions during the partnership:
SeasonEventShort Program Score (Place)Free Skate Score (Place)Total Score (Place)
2012–13Cup of China57.89 (4)105.98 (5)163.87 (5)
2012–13Trophée Eric Bompard59.92 (3)107.84 (6)167.76 (6)
2012–13World Championships58.52 (10)108.66 (11)167.18 (11)
2012–13World Team Trophy58.62 (4)115.78 (3)174.40 (3)
2013–14Cup of China64.24 (3)122.95 (3)187.19 (3)
2013–14NHK Trophy65.09 (3)117.09 (2)182.18 (2)
2013–14Grand Prix Final68.87 (5)128.50 (4)197.37 (4)
2013–14World Championships71.68 (5)123.15 (5)194.83 (5)
2014–15Skate America62.38 (2)120.05 (3)182.43 (3)
2014–15Cup of China69.11 (1)124.94 (1)194.05 (1)
2014–15Grand Prix Final62.46 (5)129.33 (3)191.79 (3)
2014–15Four Continents Championships69.81 (2)131.64 (3)201.45 (2)
2014–15World Championships69.67 (5)136.96 (4)206.63 (4)
2015–16Cup of China68.10 (3)124.94 (3)193.04 (3)
2015–16Grand Prix Final65.60 (7)117.44 (6)183.04 (6)
2015–16World Championships60.01 (12)122.45 (9)182.46 (9)
These scores reflect their progression, with notable improvements in technical content, including the incorporation of higher-difficulty elements like the quadruple twist in later seasons.

With Jin Yang

Peng Cheng and Jin Yang's partnership from 2016 to 2023 produced several high-scoring performances in international competitions, with their total scores frequently exceeding 210 points in major events, reflecting strong technical execution and artistic quality. Their season's best total score was 216.90, achieved at the 2018–19 ISU Grand Prix Final, marking a personal best and establishing them as contenders for medals. They also set personal bests in the short program at 76.71 during the 2021 Gran Premio d'Italia and in the at 141.21 at the 2018–19 Grand Prix Final. At the 2022 Winter Olympics in , Peng and Jin placed fifth overall with a total score of 214.84. In the short program, they earned 76.10 points (fifth place), comprising a technical element score (TES) of 40.87 and program component score (PCS) of 35.23, highlighted by clean lifts and a throw triple Salchow that received positive grade of execution (GOE) from all judges, boosting their TES while their intricate transitions and musical interpretation contributed to PCS factors averaging 8.8 across skating skills, transitions, performance, composition, and manner of execution. Their free skating score of 138.74 (sixth place) included a TES of 69.71 from elements such as a throw triple loop with +2.40 GOE and triple twist lifts, paired with a PCS of 69.03 that underscored their strong PCS profile, though minor underrotations slightly impacted the final TES. During the 2020 ISU Four Continents Championships in , they secured the silver medal with a total of 213.29. Their short program score of 75.96 (second place) featured a TES of 41.57, driven by a throw triple loop earning +1.80 GOE on average, and a PCS of 34.39 that reflected solid program components, including effective use of the ice surface and . In the , they scored 137.33 (second place), with a TES of 68.08 from well-executed throws and lifts—such as a throw triple Salchow with consistent positive GOE—and a PCS of 69.25, where judges awarded high marks (up to 8.75) for and composition, helping maintain their competitive edge despite small deductions for underrotations. This set a season's best for the segment at the time. At the 2021 ISU World Figure Skating Championships in , Peng and Jin finished fifth with 201.18 points. The short program yielded 71.32 (fifth place), with TES of 37.99 from elements including a throw triple flip that garnered +1.60 GOE, and PCS of 33.33 emphasizing their interpretive skills. Their score of 129.86 (sixth place) included a TES of 64.50, impacted by a fall on a throw but offset by strong side-by-side jumps and lifts, alongside a PCS of 65.36 that highlighted consistent component scoring across seasons. In the 2019 ISU in Saitama, they placed fourth overall with 215.84, their highest Worlds total. Placing third in the short program with 75.51 (TES 41.28, PCS 34.23), they benefited from a throw triple Salchow with +2.10 GOE and smooth components. The score of 140.33 (fifth place) featured a TES of 70.55, with throws like the triple loop receiving +3.00 GOE from multiple judges, contributing significantly to TES, and a PCS of 69.78 that peaked their component scores for the season through dynamic expression and precise timing. This result underscored their growth in element reliability during peak competitions.

With Wang Lei

Peng Cheng and Wang Lei's partnership, formed in spring 2023, began with solid debut performances that established competitive scores in the 180 range, though their results showed variability due to challenges and occasional errors in elements like throws and lifts. Their scoring peaked in early 2024 before dipping in major ISU events, reflecting ongoing in complex pair elements such as the throw triple Salchow and overhead lifts. The duo's international debut came at the 2023 Shanghai Trophy, where they earned gold with a short program score of 62.33 and a free skate of 118.34, totaling 180.67; their elements included clean triple twists and a level-4 death spiral, though minor under-rotations on throws affected GOE. At the , they secured bronze with a short program of 62.91 (featuring positive GOE on lifts and ) and a free skate of 115.15 (impacted by a fall on the throw loop), for a total of 178.06. Their highest placement in the 2023 Grand Prix series came at the , finishing fourth with personal bests in the short program (65.25, highlighted by a +3 GOE triple twist) and free skate (120.91, with strong component scores from synchronized ), totaling 186.16. Domestically, and Wang won the 2023 Chinese Championships with a total score of 185.30, demonstrating improved consistency in pair spins and lifts despite conservative element choices in the free skate. In early 2024, at the Championships, they placed sixth with a short program of 60.18 and a free skate of 120.04 (affected by a fall on the throw Salchow due to Peng's foot injury), totaling 180.22; their lifts received level-4 execution but lower base values from downgraded throws. At the 2024 World Championships, their season ended with a 16th-place finish: short program 59.50 (15th, with edge calls on the double Axel sequence), free skate 106.17 (16th, penalized by two falls and under-rotated side-by-side jumps), totaling 165.67. They rebounded at the 2024 National Winter Games, claiming gold with a total score of 198.39, their highest in the partnership, driven by cleaner execution in the free skate including a triple Salchow throw with full rotation and level-4 lifts earning high GOE. In the 2024–25 season, Peng and Wang were assigned to the and Cup of China but withdrew from both events prior to competition. No further international or national results were recorded through November 2025, though the partnership remained active as of that date.
EventShort ProgramFree SkateTotal ScorePlacement
2023 Shanghai Trophy62.33118.34180.671st
62.91115.15178.063rd
65.25120.91186.164th
2023 Chinese Championships66.66 (1st)118.64 (1st)185.301st
2024 Four Continents Championships60.18120.04180.226th
2024 World Championships59.50 (15th)106.17 (16th)165.6716th
2024 National Winter Games71.77 (1st)126.62 (2nd)198.391st
Personal best scores in the partnership include: short program 65.25 (November 17, 2023, ), free skate 120.91 (November 18, 2023, ), and total 198.39 (February 2024, National Winter Games). Element analyses reveal strengths in lifts (consistently level-4 with GOE +2 to +3) and twists (triple level with positive edges), but recurring issues with throw jumps—such as under-rotations and falls—limited base values and contributed to score deductions in major events like the 2024 Worlds, where technical scores dropped below 50 in the free skate due to multiple errors. Overall, their program components averaged 30-32 in the short and 60-63 in the free, reflecting strong presentation but room for technical refinement.

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