Chinese athletes closed their 2024 Paralympic swimming campaign with a historic splash in Paris, securing 11 gold medals on Saturday alone! The team solidified its dominance across events, combining raw talent and record-breaking performances that left the world cheering.
Swimmer Jiang Yuyan became an instant legend, claiming her seventh gold medal and smashing her third world record in the women's 100m backstroke S6 final (1:19.44). Her showdown with American rival Ellie Marks had fans on the edge of their seats! Jiang’s epic week earned her the honor of carrying China’s flag at Sunday’s closing ceremony—talk about a mic-drop moment!
Meanwhile, Zhang Meng set a new Asian record in the women’s 200m medley SM10 (2:26.81), while Yang Hong and Wang Jingang delivered a thrilling 1-2 finish in the men’s 100m backstroke S6. With this Taylor Swift-level dominance, Team China continues to redefine para-sports greatness.
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Chinese swimmers end 2024 Paralympics with a haul of success
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