The Paris Olympics turned up the heat on Day 2 as athletes raced toward glory – and two Chinese swimmers made waves that could ripple all the way to the podium.
Xu Jiayu blazed through the Men’s 100M Backstroke Semifinals like a human torpedo, clocking 52.02 seconds to secure his spot in Monday’s final. Not to be outdone, Tang Qianting dominated the Women’s 100M Breaststroke Semifinals with a slick 1:05.83 finish, proving speed isn’t just for Marvel superheroes.
Fans across the Chinese mainland are buzzing as both athletes prepare for their July 29 finals – think of it as the ultimate splash showdown. Meanwhile, Team China’s medal count keeps climbing faster than TikTok trends, with more events heating up across gymnastics, diving, and table tennis this week.
Stay tuned as we track every flip, kick, and photo-finish moment!
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Fans across the Chinese mainland are buzzing as both athletes prepare for their July 29 finals – think of it as the ultimate splash showdown. Meanwhile, Team China’s medal count keeps climbing faster than TikTok trends, with more events heating up across gymnastics, diving, and table tennis this week.
