At 33, Chinese swimming icon Sun Yang proved age is just a number at the National Spring Swimming Championships, snagging silver 🥈 in the men's 400m freestyle! Clocking 3:47.94, he outswam his 2023 time by a full second, trailing only gold medalist Liu Peixin (3:46.80). 🌊💨
Training Through Pain
Sun revealed his grueling winter prep included high-altitude training after a 5-year break. 'It was tough,' he admitted, 'but I used competitions as part of my regimen.' The swimmer even underwent knee injections 💉 days before the race to manage pain—proving his grit. 'Injuries are part of the game now,' he said with a shrug.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Sun wants his persistence to inspire young athletes: 'Chinese swimming needs committed role models. If I can keep going, so can they.' 💪 Meanwhile, other stars like Yu Yiting (women’s 50m butterfly) also claimed victories, making it a thrilling day for the sport!
