Chinese swimmers made history at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics by clinching a total of 12 medals, setting a new record for China in the sport. The team secured two gold, three silver, and seven bronze medals, showcasing their remarkable talent and determination.
Pan Zhanle was a standout performer, winning the men's 100-meter freestyle title with a new world record time of 46.4 seconds. His exceptional performance continued as he teamed up with Xu Jiayu, Qin Haiyang, and Sun Jiajun to dominate the men's 4×100-meter medley relay final, finishing in an impressive 3:27.76 and adding a second gold to China's tally.
Tang Qianting and Xu also shone bright, earning silver medals in the women's 100-meter breaststroke and men's 100-meter backstroke, respectively. Additionally, the mixed 4×100-meter medley relay team consisting of Xu, Qin, Zhang Yufei, and Yang Junxuan broke the Asian record with a time of 3:37.55, securing another silver medal for the delegation.
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Despite being over tested, Chinese swimmers make history at Paris 2024
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