China’s swimmers have made a spectacular start at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Shanghai, claiming two gold, four silver, and two bronze medals on the opening day of the competition.
Liu Yaxin led the way in the women’s 400m freestyle, securing the gold medal with a time of 3 minutes 58.45 seconds. Teammates Li Bingjie and Tang Muhan completed the podium sweep by taking the silver and bronze medals, respectively.
In the men’s 100m breaststroke, world champion Qin Haiyang showcased his prowess by clinching the gold medal in 55.73 seconds. Sun Jiajun added to the medal tally by earning the bronze in the same event.
The strong performances have energized the Chinese team and their supporters, setting an optimistic tone for the remainder of the competition. With more events to come, China’s swimmers are poised to continue their impressive run at the World Cup.
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Chinese swimmers off to strong start at Short Course World Cup
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