China’s National Swimming Championships wrapped up in Shenzhen with a wave of record-breaking performances and teen talent stealing the spotlight! 🌊 The four-day event saw veterans and newcomers push boundaries, setting the stage for global competitions later this year.
Medley Mayhem & History Made
Olympian Wang Shun smashed an 11-year championship record in the men’s 400m individual medley (4:10.64), edging out Zhang Zhanshuo in a nail-biting finish. Zhang still secured a World Aquatics Championships spot – after winning the 1500m freestyle just 15 minutes earlier! 🏅 Talk about endurance!
Teen Titans Take Over
All eyes were on 12-year-old Yu Zidi and 14-year-old Chang Mohan in the women’s 400m medley. Yu clinched gold (4:35.53), proving age is just a number. Meanwhile, Pan Zhanle became the tournament’s MVP with his ninth gold in the men’s 4x100m medley relay! 🚀
With young stars like Wu Qingwen (24.18s in women’s 50m freestyle) rising fast, the future of Chinese swimming looks bright 🌟. Next stop: Singapore’s World Championships this summer!
