Shenzhen pool vibes just got 🔥 at the Chinese mainland’s 15th National Games! From record chasers to history makers, here’s your splashy recap 🏊♀️✨
Zhang Yufei’s Butterfly Bonanza
Two-time Olympic champion Zhang Yufei soared to victory in the women’s 50m butterfly, touching in 25.61 seconds to grab her second gold of the meet for Jiangsu. It’s her third podium appearance: gold in the 100m butterfly and bronze in the 200m butterfly earlier this week.
Peng Xuwei’s Backstroke Brilliance
Hubei’s Peng Xuwei claimed her second title with a 2:07.74 finish in the women’s 200m backstroke. Zhejiang’s Liu Yaxin and Tianjin’s Yang Nuoxi joined her on the podium.
Hong Kong SAR’s Historic Moment
In a milestone for Hong Kong SAR, Ian Ho Yen-tou splashed to victory in the men’s 50m freestyle in 21.71 seconds—just 0.05 off the Asian record—and picked up the delegation’s first-ever men’s swimming gold at the National Games. 🎉 Liaoning’s Chen Hao took silver, while Zhejiang’s Pan Zhanle and Fujian’s Liu Wudi shared bronze.
Men’s Butterfly & Distance Domination
Tianjin’s Wang Changhao successfully defended his men’s 100m butterfly title in 51.40 seconds, adding to his 50m butterfly crown. Meanwhile, Hebei’s Li Bingjie dominated the women’s 800m freestyle in 8:19.00, sealing a "double treble" with wins in both the 800m and 1500m events. 🌊🥇
Stay tuned as the competition continues to heat up, and catch more exciting moments from the Chinese mainland’s biggest sporting festival!
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Zhang adds swimming gold to Jiangsu's haul, Ho makes Hong Kong history
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