From Beast Mode to Balance, He is Braving a New Climb At a glance, Qin Haiyang still looks every bit the aquatic colossus we’ve come to revere: shoulders like granite, chiseled physique, focus like steel. But lately, something may have shifted. If you look closer at him now- the furrowed brow is softer, the post-race smiles linger longer, the warmth in his interactions with teammates and fans. It’s subtle but…
In a heart-pounding race that can put the audience on the edge of their seat, China’s men’s relay team secured another thrilling victory, and this time through a 4x200m freestyle relay event. The“F4” boys, Ji Xinjie, Wang Haoyu, Pan Zhanle, and Zhang Zhanshuo, combined their speed to deliver another brilliance swim, clinching back-to-back gold medals for freestyle events and punching their ticket to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The…
Team China and their relay quartet reigned once again in Doha. This time, it’s their mixed freestyle quartet composed of Pan Zhanle, Wang Haoyu, Li Bingjie, and Yu Yiting secured the victory with a time of 3:21.18, breaking their Asian record of 3:24.47 set in the morning preliminaries. It was China’s fourth gold in freestyle relay events in this Championships after they won the men’s 4x100m and 4x200m freestyle relays…
HURRICANE OF TRIUMPH If the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka belongs to Qin Haiyang, as he smashed the World Record in the 200m men’s breaststroke (on top of winning the triple crown of the breaststroke events), China’s presence remained formidable in this event despite his absence in Doha. In Qin’s stead, the spotlight fell upon World Junior Record holder Dong Zhihao, who delivered a remarkable performance, clocking in at 2:07.94.…
Pan Zhanle: China’s New Flying Fish In the waters deep, where dreams take flight, A young swimmer soars with all his might. With each stroke and each breath, he defies the tide, A champion in the making, with passion as his guide. Just four days after shattering the World Record in the 4x100m freestyle relay, Pan Zhanle continued his meteoric rise by claiming the individual event title on the night…
Talent Wins Games, But Teamwork and Intelligence Win Championships In a resounding display of teamwork and skill, the People’s Republic of China clinched their third World title in the women’s 4x200m freestyle relay, marking their triumphant return to the top since 2009. Led by the formidable quartet of Ai Yanhan, Gong Zhenqi, Li Bingjie, and Yang Peiqi, Team China delivered a masterful performance, clocking in at an impressive 7:47.26. Reflecting…
On the dazzling night of Day 3 of swimming events at Doha’s World Aquatics Championships, a fresh breeze swept through the women’s 100 breaststroke, demanding a new contender to claim the spotlight. Enter Tang Qianting, the rising star from China! With a blend of skill and determination, the Chinese teen seized the gold medal, clocking in at 1:05.27, leaving her rivals trailing behind by a half-second- adding long course gold…
China’s aquatic enchantress, three-time 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games gold medallist Yu Yiting, gracefully claimed bronze in the women’s 200m individual medley at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships. At the age of 18, Yu showcased her prowess with elegance and finesse, finishing third in 2:09.01. Though she trailed behind the top seed Kate Douglass and silver medalist Sydney Pickrem, Yu’s performance was a testament to her unwavering determination and unyielding spirit…
In the realm of aquatic excellence, one name is poised to rewrite the annals of swimming history: and his name is Pan Zhanle. With the fervor of a dragon, this young Chinese prodigy has set ablaze the waters of Doha, leaving spectators agape and rivals trailing in his wake. Having flirted with the world record at his home Asian Games in Hangzhou last year, Pan kicked off the first night…