China's young artistic swimming squad turned their home turf into a golden playground at the 2024 Artistic Swimming World Cup in Beijing, proving depth and talent are their superpowers ahead of the Paris Olympics. ๐โ๏ธโจ
With six golds and three silvers, the team dominated the medal table despite fielding mostly second-string athletes. The three-day event, returning to Beijing after a five-year hiatus, became a showcase for rising stars like Xu, whose performances left fans buzzing. ๐
This win streak comes hot on the heels of China's historic seven-gold haul at February's World Aquatics Championships in Doha. Analysts say the strategic use of younger athletes here suggests China is building a 'gold medal pipeline' for long-term dominance. ๐ช
'This wasn't just about winning โ it was about testing our next generation under pressure,' said one team official, while fans online celebrated with dolphin emojis and fire hashtags. ๐ฅ๐ฌ
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