"Six minutes of breathing difficulties, at that moment I thought I was going to die..." Former Olympic champion Yang Wei revealed that he suffers from a severe respiratory disease and needs to rely on a ventilator to maintain his life! In front of the camera, he appeared helpless, with a look of fatigue in his eyes that moved countless netizens. Who would have thought that this gymnastics king who strides like flying on the field is now tormented by illness. So, what exactly has Yang Wei experienced? And has his condition improved now? From Weakness to the Peak of the Olympics In 2008, at the Beijing Olympics, 29-year-old Yang Wei faced his last chance in his career. On the day of the competition, the National Stadium was packed with spectators and the atmosphere was热烈. Yang Wei remained calm and composed, performing excellently in each event. Especially on the parallel bars, he perfectly executed a set of difficult movements, winning the cheers of the audience. In the end, Yang Wei won the individual all-around gold medal with an excellent score of 94.575 points, and also helped the Chinese team win the team gold medal. When the referee announced the final score, Yang Wei knelt down in excitement, tears streaming down his face. At that moment, he not only fulfilled his long-held dream of becoming an Olympic champion but also became a symbol of Chinese gymnastics. In the stands, Yang Wei's parents were in tears. They will never forget how that thin little boy walked step by step to where he is…