Two rising stars from China made waves at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Romania this week, proving youth and grit go hand in hand! 🌟
Yang Peiqi, 18, dominated the women’s 800m freestyle final with a jaw-dropping comeback. After trailing early, she surged ahead like a TikTok trend taking over your FYP 🚀, finishing in 8:22.93 to claim gold. Argentina’s Agostina Hein and Russia’s Kseniia Misharina took silver and bronze.
Not to be outdone, 17-year-old Xu Haibo snagged silver in the men’s 200m freestyle, clocking 1:46.67. Italy’s Carlos D’Ambrosio smashed the Championships record for gold, while Japan’s Raito Numata completed the podium.
These wins spotlight China’s next-gen athletes ready to dive into the global spotlight. Who’s adding these names to their 2024 Paris Olympics watchlist? 🙌
