Chinese swimmers made a splash at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Incheon this weekend, clinching four gold medals and one bronze 🌊🏅. Pan Zhanle, Qin Haiyang, Tang Qianting, and Yu Yiting led the charge, showcasing China’s growing dominance in competitive swimming.
Record-Breaking Performances
Pan Zhanle stole the spotlight by smashing the men’s 800-meter freestyle World Cup record (7:35.30) — his second gold after Thursday’s 400-meter win. South Korea’s Kim Jun-woo took silver, while Japan’s Kazushi Imafuku claimed bronze.
Breaststroke Brilliance
Qin Haiyang continued his winning streak with a razor-thin victory in the 200-meter breaststroke (2:02.57), edging out Australia’s Joshua Yong. Tang Qianting also claimed her second gold, blazing through the women’s 50-meter breaststroke in 29.30 seconds 🏊♀️💨.
Yu Yiting’s Medley Mastery
Yu Yiting grabbed her first Incheon title in the 200-meter medley (2:04.73), adding two silvers and a bronze to her haul. 'It’s just the beginning,' she said post-race, hinting at bigger goals ahead.
Next up? The World Cup heads to Singapore 🇸🇬 from October 31! Can Team China keep the momentum? Stay tuned 🚀.
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Chinese swimmers add four golds, one bronze at World Cup in Incheon
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