Shenzhen lit up with excitement as elite swimmers from the Chinese mainland converged on the pool in south China's Guangdong Province for China's National Swimming Championships. The final day delivered high drama, record-breaking feats, and breakout performances.
Wang Shun's Record-Breaking 400m Medley
In a nail-biting men's 400m individual medley, Olympic medalist Wang Shun pulled ahead early and touched the wall in a stunning 4:10.64. That time shattered an 11-year-old championships record, edging out Zhang Zhanshuo by just 1.22 seconds. Zhang, who had won the men's 1500m freestyle moments earlier, booked his spot at this summer's World Aquatics Championships in Singapore with his 4:11.86 finish.
Next-Gen Rivalry in the Women's 400m Medley
The women's 400m individual medley put the spotlight on rising stars. Twelve-year-old Yu Zidi claimed gold in 4:35.53, out-touching 14-year-old Chang Mohan, who finished in 4:37.33. Their youthful showdown hints at a bright future for China's aquatics talent.
Sprint Sensation and Relay Glory
Sprint ace Wu Qingwen dominated the women's 50m freestyle in 24.18 seconds, while Pan Zhanle added a relay gold to his medal tally. Teaming up with Xu Jiayu, Dong Yifan, and Shen Jiahao, Pan secured his ninth career title in the men's 4×100m medley relay, powering to victory in 3:41.35.
As the championships wrap, the world stage awaits. Fans and digital nomads alike will be watching to see if these champions can carry their momentum into the global spotlight.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
