Eighteen-year-old swimming phenom Zhang Zhanshuo made history November 14, 2025, clinching his third gold medal at China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen! 🌟 The Shandong star dominated the men's 800-meter freestyle final with a blistering 7:46.69 finish, smashing his own junior domestic record set last year at the same pool.
🏅 Zhang's victory came after earlier wins in the 400m and 1500m events, cementing his status as China's new freestyle king. 'I just kept telling myself – one stroke at a time,' he told reporters post-race, still catching his breath.
Zhejiang's Fei Liwei took silver while Zhang's Shandong teammate Liu Peixin grabbed bronze, making it a podium sweep for coastal provinces. With 27 golds awarded Thursday alone, the Games continue to showcase China's rising athletic talent ahead of major international competitions.
