Match Report for the 15th | In the women’s 200m breaststroke, Lü Qinyao staged a stunning comeback; in the men’s 200m freestyle relay, Shandong team went on a hot streak!

🏅 Quick Results

• Champion: Siobhan Haughey of the Hong Kong, China team (52.89)

• Runner-up: Yang Junxuan from Shandong Team (53.55)

• Third Place: Cheng Yujie from the Jiangxi Team (53.65)

🔥 Iconic Moment: Siobhan Haughey’s “Dominant Performance”

As the holder of the Asian record at 52.02 seconds, Siobhan Haughey left her rivals no chance from the very start: with a reaction time of just 0.65 seconds, she took the lead after about 25 seconds in the first 50 meters and pulled ahead by 0.25 seconds at the turn. Throughout the entire race, she maintained “low errors + high efficiency.” Her final time of 52.89 seconds was even 0.03 seconds faster than her personal best from the Paris Olympics—this wasn’t just a competition; it was practically a “solo performance”!

Yang Junxuan’s “come-from-behind surge” was equally spectacular: After 50 meters, she was still in fourth place, but in the second half of the race, thanks to her endurance—exhibiting a stroke rate of 38 strokes every 50 meters—she relentlessly clawed her way from the back ranks all the way up to second place. The top athletes’ “ability to handle pressure in major competitions” was simply off the charts.

🌟 Historical Significance

Ho Sze Pui’s double gold medals have rewritten the record she herself set just two days ago. All of the top eight swimmers finished within 54 seconds, marking another milestone for China’s women’s short-distance freestyle swimming—showing a diversified and robust talent pool that further elevates the depth of our national team!

[Men's 200m Breaststroke] Qian Haiyang “Wins Gold with a Budget-Friendly Strategy”—A New Force Hides Its Sharp Edge

🏅 Quick Results

• Champion: Qian Haiyang from the Shanghai team (2:07.69)

• Runner-up: Dong Zhihao from Jiangsu Team (2:08.99)

• Third Place: Hong Kong’s Mak Sai Ting (2:09.93)

🔥 Iconic Moment: The Frog King’s “Relaxed Dominance”

From the moment he entered the water, Qian Haiyang had already embedded the word “steadiness” into his rhythm: His reaction time from the No. 4 lane was 0.65 seconds; in the first 50 meters, he clocked a time of 29.02 seconds, immediately pulling ahead; by the 100-meter mark, he led by more than 1.5 seconds, and by the 150-meter turn, his lead had already surpassed 2 seconds. Although he could have surged even faster, he maintained throughout the race a swimming style characterized by “low stroke frequency yet high efficiency”—his arm strokes and glides were as textbook-perfect as they come, and his turns were flawless. It wasn’t just a competition—it was practically a “breaststroke technique clinic”! After the race, he smiled and said, “I’m saving my energy for the international stage.” The tactical wisdom of this seasoned veteran was simply off the charts.

🌟 New forces shine brightly

Dong Zhihao can be described as a “dark horse of the latter stage”—suddenly accelerating in the final 50 meters and single-handedly surging from the back ranks to claim the silver medal. Mak Shiting’s bronze medal is even more significant, signaling that China’s breaststroke swimming scene is gradually developing into a pattern of “multiple athletes shining in different areas.”

[Men's 200m Backstroke] Xu Jiayu “Turns the Tide Against the Wind”—The Post-00s Rookie Chases After the Veteran Star

🏅 Quick Results

• Champion: Xu Jiayu from Zhejiang Team (1:56.63)

• Runner-up: Tao Guannan from the Guangdong team (1:58.79)

• Third Place: Wang Yutian from Hubei Team (1:59.38)

🔥 Iconic Moment: Xu Jiayu demonstrated his enduring prowess as a 30-year-old veteran, proving that even at his age, he still possesses the “stabilizing force” with his gradual, incremental effort—fine-tuning his pace by just 0.1 second per lap. Meanwhile, Tao Guannan’s “getting faster and faster as he swims” reveals the relentless energy of the post-2000s generation: third after the first 100 meters, he then surged past two competitors in the final 100 meters—his future looks incredibly promising!

In the men’s 4x200-meter freestyle relay final, the Shandong team—composed of Liu Peixin, Zhao Yipu, Li Yifeng, and Zhang Zhanshuo—won the gold medal. The photo shows the Shandong team members celebrating their victory.

🔥 Iconic Moment: An 800-Meter “Twist After Twist”

This relay race is simply a “textbook example of tactical maneuvering”:

• 0–400 meters: Shandong team grabs an early lead, with Zhao Yipu delivering a stunning performance in the second leg, clocking 1:46.08 and taking a 1.98-second lead over Zhejiang at the 400-meter mark.

• 400–600 meters: Zhejiang’s Pan Zhanle “performs like a god!” He clocked the fastest split time of 23.68 seconds in the 50-meter segment, and in the 200 meters, he finished in 1:45.52—surpassing Shandong by a full 0.47 seconds. The spectators at the venue cheered themselves hoarse!

• 600–800 meters: 18-year-old Zhang Zhanshuo delivers a “youthful game-winning shot”! His reaction time upon entering the water was just 0.31 seconds, and in the final 50 meters, he clocked an astonishing 23.60 seconds—breaking the fastest time of the entire competition. Not only did he close the gap, but he also extended his lead to 1.38 seconds. The image of him raising both arms high as he crossed the finish line instantly secured his spot as “Moment of the Year”!

🌟 Deeper Meaning: Mutual Empowerment Between Old and New Generations—When the “new wave” proactively embraces the “old wave” for guidance, China’s “code of” (inheritance) in the relay race instantly becomes crystal clear!

[Women’s 200m Breaststroke] The “Textbook-Perfect Championship Journey” of the 15-Year-Old Young Athlete

In the women’s 200-meter breaststroke final, Lu Qinyao from the Jiangsu team won the gold medal. The photo shows Lu Qinyao (right) at the award ceremony.

🏅 Quick Results

• Champion: Lu Qinyao from the Jiangsu Team (2:23.63)
  

• Runner-up: Tang Qianting from the Shanghai team (2:24.60)

• Third Place: Zhu Leiju from the Yunnan Team (2:25.03)
  
  💡From winning the national championship in May with a time of 2 minutes and 25.81 seconds—a performance that met the World Championships standard—to swimming a 2-minute and 24.33-second split in the World Championships semifinal in July, and now to clinching the National Games title today with a time of 2 minutes and 23.63 seconds, 15-year-old Lü Qinyao has truly achieved a personal best with every single race, proving once again the saying: “Heroes emerge from youth.”

🏊‍♀️ 7:00 PM Women's 50-meter butterfly final

🔥 Flying fish race—splash! Who can slice through the pool at the fastest pace and claim the crown? Every second counts—don’t miss a thing!

🏊‍♂️ 19:05 Men's 50-meter freestyle final

⚡️ The “Flying Fish Battle” is kicking off early! In those lightning-fast sprint moments, victory or defeat hangs by a hair—this visual spectacle is absolutely stunning!

🏊‍♀️ 19:10 Women's 200-meter backstroke final

💃 The ultimate showdown of grace and endurance! The “Backstroke Queen” of the underwater world is about to be crowned—watch as these athletes conquer the pool with their flawless technique!

🏊‍♂️ 19:33 Men's 100-meter butterfly final

🎯 The exclusive home court for tech-savvy athletes! Every spin and every stroke holds hidden clues to victory—details enthusiasts absolutely must watch!

🏊‍♀️ 20:11 Women's 800-meter freestyle final

💥 The ultimate showdown of long-distance endurance! The final 100-meter sprint is an absolute nail-biter—your fists are clenched the entire way, and your heart rate hits max!

⏰ Important reminder: Set your alarm and be ready to watch carefully on time!

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