On Day 4 of the 15th National Games, held this month in Shenzhen, Shandong's rising star Zhang Zhanshuo pulled off an epic win in the men's 1500m freestyle with a time of 14:52.73. At just 18, he's already bagged four individual freestyle golds – 200m, 400m, 800m, and now 1500m! 🏊♂️🎉
Starting from lane four, Zhang traded leads with Zhejiang's Fei Liwei in lane five for the first 1000 meters. In the final stretch, Zhang unleashed a powerful kick, touching the wall first and clocking 14:52.73. Fei Liwei powered through for silver, while Shaanxi's Li Chengyu grabbed bronze.
Shenzhen's pool has been the perfect stage for these swimming showdowns, and Zhang's performance is the highlight so far. With every stroke, he's setting new standards and making waves across the region! 🌊
Keep your eyes on this young champ – more epic performances are on the horizon! 🌟
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Swimming Dominance: six golds awarded on Day 4 of National Games
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