Welcome to the heart-pounding finale of the 2025 Chengdu World Games, where records tumbled and history was made in the capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province! 🌟 Week after week, athletes from around the globe have showcased jaw-dropping performances—but this past weekend really stole the spotlight. Here's the lowdown on the epic record-breaking spree that has everyone talking.
🏆 Total Takeover
Since the Games kicked off, a whopping 18 world records and nine Games records have been shattered. Homegrown heroes didn't shy away from glory: Chinese athletes alone etched two world records and one Games record into the books!
🧗 Sport Climbing Sensation
Climbing to new heights (literally), both the men's and women's team relay world records were smashed. And Chinese climbers reigned supreme: the women's team blitzed the course in just 13.28 seconds, grabbing five of the six gold medals on offer. Talk about sending it! 🙌
🏊♀️ Finswimming Frenzy
Over at the Chengdu Sport University Sancha Lake Campus Natatorium—the "record factory" of the Games—finswimmers made waves by setting seven world records and nine Games records. China's squad left their mark by winning both the world and Games records in the women's 4×50m surface relay event. Talk about a splash zone! 💦
🤿 Freediving Feats
Diving deep into the record books, athletes broke two world records in the freediving category: women's dynamic with fins and women's dynamic without fins. These underwater warriors proved that holding your breath can lead to record-setting thrills! 🐠
🚨 Lifesaving Legends
It wasn't just Asia on fire—European lifeguards secured all seven new world records in lifesaving events. From dramatic sprints to precision rescues, they showed off skills that could save lives and snatch gold! 🌊
As the sun sets on this unforgettable week, all eyes are on Sunday's closing ceremony at the International Friendship Pavilion, International Horticultural Exhibition Park. Will there be one last surprise record? Stay tuned! 🎉
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18 world and nine Games records broken at Chengdu World Games
cgtn.com
