At the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Chinese swimmers made waves by earning two bronze medals, showcasing determination and teamwork 🏊♀️.
In the women's 50-meter backstroke final, Wan Letian clinched bronze with a time of 27.30 seconds, edging out tough competition from American swimmers Katharine Berkoff and Regan Smith. Wan admitted, "I've overcome a mental hurdle. I wasn't very confident before, but standing on the podium at an international event has given me courage and helped me identify areas for improvement. I hope to go further in future competitions."
The excitement continued in the women's 4×200m freestyle relay final, where the squad of Liu Yaxin, Yang Peiqi, Yu Yiting, and Li Bingjie secured a bronze medal behind Australia and the USA. Li, anchoring the race for the first time, remarked, "This was my first time swimming the anchor leg. My teammates swam really well, so I just wanted to fight for the best possible result."
Adding to the thrills of the championships, Popovici stunned the crowd by setting a new mark in the 100m freestyle final, marking a standout moment in the competition.
This blend of personal triumphs and record-breaking performances made the event an unforgettable spectacle for fans and athletes alike.
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China adds 2 bronzes, Popovici sets World Championships 100m free mark
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