At the Chinese National Spring Swimming Championships in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, 17-year-old swimming star Zhang Zhanshuo made a splash by clinching his third gold medal. In the men's 200-meter individual medley, Zhang impressed everyone by finishing in 1:58.59—becoming the only swimmer to dip below two minutes! 🏊♂️
Zhang had already won the 1500-meter freestyle and 200-meter butterfly events, showcasing his versatility and determination. After his latest victory, he remarked, "I need to raise the standard for myself, because I am not entirely satisfied with this result," underlining his commitment to continuous improvement.
Other stand-out performances included Zhejiang's Xie Yichen, who earned silver in the medley, and Guangdong's Deng Ziqi, who took bronze. In the men's 100-meter freestyle, He Junyi from Zhejiang clinched gold with a striking 48.44 seconds, followed closely by Henan's Wang Haoyu and Guangdong's Chen Juner.
On the women's side, Fujian's Chen Luying won the 200-meter butterfly title in 2:07.30, edging out Guangdong's Yu Liyan. Additionally, Guangdong's Liu Yaxin set a personal best in the 1500-meter freestyle final, finishing in 16:08.44.
This exciting championship not only highlighted emerging talent but also set an inspiring tone for future competitions. Stay tuned as these young stars continue to break records and make waves in the world of swimming!
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Zhang Zhanshuo adds 3rd gold at National Spring Swimming Championships
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