Chinese swimming superstar Wang Shun is cranking up his training for the Paris Olympics, hoping to make waves once again 🌊 and repeat his golden performance from Tokyo!
At 30 years old, Wang is not slowing down. He’s gearing up for his fourth Olympic appearance in Paris, and his journey has been nothing short of epic. From finishing 22nd in London 2012, snagging bronze in Rio 2016 🥉, to striking gold in Tokyo 2020 🥇, he's been rising like a phoenix!
The Zhejiang Province native showed he's still got it at last year's Hangzhou Asian Games, grabbing four gold medals 🏅🏅🏅🏅! He even smashed his own record in the 200-meter individual medley, clocking in at 1:54.62 – that's 0.38 seconds faster than his Tokyo triumph! ⏱️🔥
\"Now, I have a deeper understanding of the 200-meter individual medley event compared to the Tokyo Games,\" Wang shared. \"I can make prompt adjustments based on different swimming strokes. This winter, I dived into intensive training, simulating real competition vibes, and got a better sense of speed in the pool.\" 💪🏊♂️
With eyes set on Paris 🗼, Wang is all about embracing new challenges. \"I will continue to work hard and get ready for the possible difficulties. I believe I can handle those challenges in the future,\" he said with determination. 🚀
Will Wang Shun conquer the pool again and bring back the gold? 🥇 Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure – he's not just swimming; he's making a splash! 🌊💦
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Olympics: Chinese swimmer Wang Shun hopes to repeat success in Paris
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