Hey everyone! The National Games swimming events kicked off today at Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center Swimming Pool—truly a "battle of the gods"!

The veteran remains as steady as a rock, while a rising star bursts onto the scene—four thrilling championship finals filled with intense energy, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats every single second!

Quickly follow the magazine editor and hit one button to relive today’s most electrifying moments!

📊 Full Overview of Today's Final Results

🌟Highlight Moments of the Featured Athlete

In the men's 100m breaststroke final, Shanghai's Qin Haiyang and Zheng Yinghao swept the gold and silver medals, while Hubei's Yan Zibei claimed bronze. Pictured here are Qin Haiyang (right) and coach Lu Ying at the award ceremony. (Photo by An Lingjun, China Sports Photo)

[Qin Haiyang 🐸: "Frog King" Dominates to Claim Gold Medal—A Moment of Profound Significance]

This achievement not only laid a solid foundation for his quest to win gold during the Los Angeles Olympic cycle but also underscored his undisputed dominance in China’s men’s breaststroke events. He pulled away early in the first 50 meters, and his impeccable control of the splash during the turn was nothing short of "textbook." Even under intense pressure in the final sprint, he maintained his composure—truly world-class form!

[Zhang Yufei 💨: 56.88 Seconds Defend "Butterfly Queen" Title]

Jiangsu native Zhang Yufei was absolutely unstoppable! In the women’s 100m butterfly final, she was the only swimmer to break the 57-second barrier, maintaining a flawless, smooth pace throughout the race—so dominant that her competitors didn’t even have a chance to mount a comeback. Talk about sheer dominance—everyone watching had to say, "Unbelievable!"

Yu Zidi✨: 13-Year-Old Breaks 13-Year Record! Yu Zidi Shines at the 15th National Games

Yu Zidi, affectionately nicknamed "Little Sister" by netizens, clinched the women’s 200m individual medley gold medal with a personal best time of 2:07.41—shattering Ye Shiwen’s 13-year-old Asian record! Starting off in fourth place during the butterfly leg, she steadily closed the gap in the backstroke, then launched a powerful comeback in the breaststroke before maintaining her lead through the freestyle segment, showcasing sheer determination and youthful fearlessness in every stroke. This prodigious young athlete, who first picked up swimming at just 6 years old and has honed her skills over six years of dedicated training, has not only secured the Games’ inaugural gold but has also become the youngest-ever Asian record holder in swimming. Particularly impressive was her seamless transition from breaststroke to freestyle—far smoother than her peers—leaving fans excited about what the future holds for this remarkable talent.

The match on November 12 is even more exciting! The editor has already grabbed a little stool—let the fun begin!

✅ Men's 200m Freestyle: A clash of generations—Zhang Zhanshuo, Pan Zhanle, and Sun Yang—a collision of speed and perseverance!

✅ Women's 1500m Freestyle: Hebei's star athlete Li Bingjie charges for the gold! Her endurance is virtually unmatched in China;

✅ Men's 100m Backstroke: Xu Jiayu defends his title with a semifinal time of 52.70 seconds—can he break the record?

✅ Women's 100m BreaststrokeTang Qianting topped the semifinal with a time of 1:06.31—a performance that would easily hold its own on the world stage!

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