Hey swim fans! The National Swimming Championships in Shenzhen delivered electrifying moments this Thursday. World champion Xu Jiayu, representing Zhejiang Province, made waves in the men’s 200-meter backstroke, clocking an impressive 1:57.56. Despite a slight slowdown in the final 50 meters, his early lead put him well ahead of his competitors, including Guangdong’s Tao Guan. 🏊♂️
On the breaststroke side, world record holder Qin Haiyang powered through the men’s 200-meter breaststroke, finishing in 2:07.57 to clinch the gold. Fellow world champion Dong Zhihao finished strong with silver, and both have now secured a spot for the upcoming World Aquatics Championships in Singapore this July. 🔥
The women’s 200-meter breaststroke kept everyone on their toes. Although Olympic champion Ye Shiwen was one of the favourites, a determined 15-year-old Lyu Qinyao made a stunning comeback in the final 50 meters to top the podium at 2:25.81. Talk about proving age is just a number! 💪
Team spirit shone brightly in the men’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay. A star-studded quartet from Zhejiang—world champions Pan Zhanle, Wang Shun, and Sun Yang, along with Asian Games gold medalist Fei Liwei—raced to a winning time of 7:12.76. This victory was extra special for veteran Sun Yang, earning him his first gold at this edition of the championships.
These stellar performances offer major inspo for young athletes and highlight the thrill of competitive sports. Keep making waves and chasing those dreams!
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Xu Jiayu, Qin Haiyang dominate China's National Swimming Championships
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