Chinese swimmer Li Bingjie continued her dominant run at the National Swimming Championships in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, claiming her third gold medal with a personal best time of 1:55.52 in the women's 200-meter freestyle final on Tuesday. The Hebei athlete established an early lead and maintained her advantage throughout the race, showcasing her growing prowess in middle-distance events.
The competition saw thrilling performances across multiple disciplines. In the men's 800-meter freestyle, Zhang Zhanshuo secured victory in 7:49.71 after fending off a strong challenge from Fei Liwei. The men's 200-meter butterfly final delivered edge-of-the-seat drama as Xu Fang overtook Chen Juner in the final 50 meters to win in 1:55.22.
Breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang demonstrated absolute dominance in the 50-meter event, clocking 26.71 seconds for gold. The mixed 4x100m medley relay concluded the day's events with Zhejiang's team – featuring Olympic medalists Xu Jiayu and Ye Shiwen – triumphing in 3:44.95.
These championships serve as a crucial benchmark for China's swimming program ahead of major international competitions, with emerging talents and established stars alike pushing performance boundaries.
