Sang Lan, known as the "Queen of Vault," was paralyzed at the age of 17 and later claimed $1.8 billion in compensation. Here's how she is doing now. Born in Ningbo, Zhejiang in 1981, Sang Lan started practicing gymnastics at a young age and entered the national team at the age of 12. Her talent was evident to all, and at 16, she won the national vault championship, earning her the title of "Queen of Vault." During her time with the national team, Sang Lan frequently represented China in international competitions, often achieving first or second place, making her a rising star in the gymnastics world. However, tragedy struck when Sang Lan suffered an accident during training for the Fourth American Goodwill Games. Despite immediate medical attention, she was diagnosed with spinal fractures and paraplegia below the chest, requiring her to spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair. This devastating news left Sang Lan and her parents in tears, but also filled her with anger. Believing that the organizers were responsible for her paralysis, Sang Lan sued the American Gymnastics Association and the event organizers, seeking a staggering $1.8 billion in compensation, one of the largest personal injury claims in history. Despite reports from Xinhua News Agency stating that it was not the fault of others, Sang Lan persisted in her legal battle, which became a high-profile case involving two countries. While the lawsuit was ongoing, Sang Lan's physical condition gradually improved, and she did not give up on public appearances. She became the first Chinese person to…