Guess who's making waves 🏊♀️ again? China's swimming superstar Yang Junxuan is back and better than ever!
After a challenging year, Yang shattered the national record in the women's 100-meter freestyle, clocking an incredible 52.68 seconds at the Olympic Trials in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. This not only secured her spot at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics but also marked the eighth-best time in the world this year! 🌍🔥
Last year wasn't smooth sailing for Yang. She battled central nervous system (CNS) fatigue, which left her feeling drained and powerless in the pool. \"In the worst case,\" Yang shared, \"after swimming a few hundred meters, I couldn't even lift my arms. If I continued, someone would have to rescue me from the pool.\" 😰
Finding the cause of CNS fatigue is like searching for a needle in a haystack. But against all odds, Yang pushed through. \"It made me rethink training and competing,\" she reflected. \"I realized everyone has their own pace. I don't need to match others' progress. I just need to find my own rhythm.\" 🎶
Not stopping there, Yang also crushed the women's 200-meter freestyle at the Trials, finishing in 1:54.37—the fourth-best time globally this year! 🌟 Back in the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, she helped Team China clinch gold in the women's 200-meter freestyle relay. Now, with Paris 2024 on the horizon, Yang feels a renewed sense of purpose. \"I can feel that there are more responsibilities and duties on my shoulders,\" she said. \"That's a feeling I didn't have before.\" 💪
With her eyes set on Paris, Yang Junxuan is ready to dive into new challenges and make a splash on the world stage once again! Keep an eye out for this swimming sensation! 🏅🌊
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Chinese swimmer Yang Junxuan back on track before 2024 Summer Olympics
cgtn.com
