Chinese swimmers showcased exceptional talent at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Incheon, South Korea, on Saturday, securing four gold and one bronze medals. The athletes demonstrated China’s prowess in the pool, captivating audiences worldwide.
Pan Zhanle’s Record-Breaking Performance
Pan Zhanle delivered a stunning performance in the men’s 800-meter freestyle final, finishing with a time of 7:35.30. Not only did he claim the gold medal, but he also shattered the World Cup record for the event. This victory marked his second gold at the tournament, following his triumph in the men’s 400-meter freestyle final on Thursday.
Kim Jun-woo of South Korea took the silver medal, finishing 3.85 seconds behind Pan. Kazushi Imafuku of Japan earned the bronze with a time of 7:40.77.
Qin Haiyang’s Golden Double
Qin Haiyang continued his winning streak by capturing gold in the men’s 200-meter breaststroke final, clocking in at 2:02.57. He edged out Australia’s Joshua Yong, who finished in 2:02.73, and Caspar Corbeau of the Netherlands, who completed the race in 2:03.44.
Tang Qianting Sprints to Victory
Tang Qianting secured her second gold medal of the World Cup in the women’s 50-meter breaststroke final. She touched the wall first in 29.30 seconds, surpassing Benedetta Pilato of Italy and Alina Zmushka of Belarus, who claimed silver and bronze respectively.
Yu Yiting’s Medley Mastery
Yu Yiting claimed her first title in Incheon by winning the women’s 200-meter individual medley final with a time of 2:04.73. Mary-Sophie Harvey of Canada secured silver in 2:05.23, while Australia’s Tara Kinder took bronze with a time of 2:06.56.
In addition to her gold medal, Yu also earned two silvers in the women’s 100-meter and 400-meter individual medley events and a bronze in the women’s 100-meter butterfly.
Anticipation Builds for Singapore
The World Aquatics Swimming World Cup now moves to Singapore, scheduled from October 31 to November 2. Swimmers from around the globe are set to compete, with fans eagerly anticipating more thrilling races and standout performances.
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Chinese swimmers add four golds, one bronze at World Cup in Incheon
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