Got pumped? The 2025 Chengdu World Games have been on fire 🔥 since day one! Athletes have smashed 18 world records and 9 Games records, lighting up the capital city of Sichuan Province in the Chinese mainland.
On the walls, sport climbing was lit 🧗♀️🧗♂️: both the men’s and women’s team relay world records fell, with the Chinese mainland’s women blitzing a new mark in 13.28s and nabbing 5 of the 6 gold medals! 💪
Down in the Sancha Lake Natatorium, finswimming, freediving, and lifesaving took center stage. In finswimming, athletes zipped through the water with big flippers, smashing 7 world records and 9 Games records 🏊♂️💨. The Chinese mainland also grabbed the world and Games record in the women’s 4×50m surface relay.
Freediving had 2 world records fall – think holding your breath and gliding underwater like a dolphin, with and without fins. Pure human power and grace! 🐬
Lifesaving events saw Europe’s top athletes sweep all 7 new world records, channeling major Baywatch vibes as they raced simulations of real-life rescues 🚑🌊.
Sunday is the grand finale with the closing ceremony at the International Friendship Pavilion, International Horticultural Exhibition Park. Whether you’re into speed, strength, or style, the Chengdu World Games are serving pure adrenaline 🤩
Which record blew your mind the most? Drop your reactions below 👇
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18 world and nine Games records broken at Chengdu World Games
cgtn.com
