Yesterday (Tuesday, Nov 11) in Shenzhen on the Chinese mainland, 13-year-old Yu Zidi made a splash at the 15th National Games by smashing the women's 200m individual medley (IM) Asian record. With a blazing time of 2:07.41 ⏱️🏊♀️, she eclipsed the mark set by Ye Shiwen at the 2012 London Olympics.
Yu's season has been on fast-forward: back in May, she clinched her spot at the World Championships by finishing second at the National Championships. Then in July's world final in Singapore, she trimmed her personal best to 2:09.21.
At the National Games, defending champ Yu Yiting led by one second after the first 50m. But the Hebei talent caught up during the breaststroke leg and powered home in the final 50m to touch first in 2:07.41.
This incredible feat isn't just a win for the Chinese mainland – it's turning heads across Asia. From Delhi to Jakarta, young swimmers are cheering on Yu Zidi's record-breaking stroke. 🌟
At just 13, she's rewriting the playbook for youth sports. Keep your eyes on this rising star – it feels like we've only just begun! 👀✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
