China's Women's Volleyball Team [Photo/VCG]

1.China's Women's Volleyball Team

Profession: Sportswomen

Key word: Persistence

Achievement: After a 12-year wait, China's Women's Volleyball Team re-gained its spot on top of dais, winning gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics. The team are now regarded as national heroes, proudly carrying the flag of China's Olympic glory that first flew 30 years ago.

Quote: "We are a team, we never gave up and united as one to overcome difficulties. I believe this spirit can shine through in all walks of life."  — Lang Ping, coach of China's Women's Volleyball Team