Paris Olympics: China's state media, netizens rally around Pan Zhanle after claims 100m swim not 'humanly possible'
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: China's state media, netizens rally around Pan Zhanle after claims 100m swim not 'humanly possible'

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Pan Zhanle smashed his own 100m freestyle world record, shaving 0.40 seconds off the previous mark, for China’s first swimming gold at Paris 2024 China’s state media, athletes and netizens rallied to support Olympic swimming champion Pan Zhanle after critics including an Australian swim commentator said his world record swim in the 100 metres freestyle was not “humanly possible”. Pan smashed his own 100 metres freestyle world record, shaving 0.40 seconds off the previous mark he set at the World Championships in Doha in February, to humble rivals including Australia’s Kyle Chalmers and Romania’s David Popovici. The 19-year old Pan finished in 46.40 seconds to take China’s first swimming gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games. “The Chinese swimming team underwent more tests in two weeks than foreign athletes did in an entire year,” China’s Global Times Newspaper wrote.

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds
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China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds

China Daily  

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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Young Prodigy Pan Zhanle: A Swimming Sensation That's Breaking Records

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China Daily  

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5 months ago

Young Prodigy Pan Zhanle: A Swimming Sensation That's Hard to Ignore

China Daily  

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Young Prodigy Pan Zhanle: A Swimming Sensation That's Hard to Ignore
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Young Prodigy Pan Zhanle: A Swimming Sensation That's Hard to Ignore

China Daily  

Pan Zhanle's remarkable performances at the Paris Olympics have captivated the world. At 10 years old, he set new world records in the 100m and 4x100m medley relay, showcasing his exceptional speed and determination. His hometown of Wenzhou, China, has produced numerous swimming champions, and Pan is a testament to the power of dreams and unwavering commitment to excellence.

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Which athlete won most gold medals at Paris 2024 Paralympics?

The Hindu  

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China Daily  

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Friendships forged in gold at Paris Paralympics

China Daily  

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

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China Daily  

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China's Jiang Yuyan grabs fourth gold in swimming
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China's Jiang Yuyan grabs fourth gold in swimming

China Daily  

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China Daily  

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7 months ago

Wenzhou Olympians return to alma mater

China Daily  

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7 months ago

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China Daily  

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Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals

China Daily  

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China Daily  

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Chinese athletes did well, not just in competition: China Daily editorial
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese athletes did well, not just in competition: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

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Team China ends Paris campaign on high note
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China Daily  

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Team China ends Paris campaign on high note
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Team China ends Paris campaign on high note

China Daily  

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China Daily  

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China Daily  

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China wins artistic swimming gold at Paris Olympics, where the sport moved forward without Russia
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China wins artistic swimming gold at Paris Olympics, where the sport moved forward without Russia

The Hindu  

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China wins artistic swimming gold at Paris Olympics, where the sport moved forward without Russia
7 months, 3 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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A relay impressive haul
7 months, 3 weeks ago

A relay impressive haul

China Daily  

From left: Wang Shun, Qin Haiyang, Pan Zhanle and Xu Jiayu secured two golds, two silvers and one bronze for the Chinese men's swimming team in Paris. If there remained any doubts over his world-record-breaking performance in the 100m freestyle final, the "human thruster", as Pan has been nicknamed by Chinese fans, dispelled them all, as he helped the Chinese …

China hit back over doping complaints as Michael Phelps calls for life bans
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China hit back over doping complaints as Michael Phelps calls for life bans

The Telegraph  

Hawke’s comments have now been criticised by Dennis Cotterell, another Australian, who together with his partner Bronwyn Henderson has been coaching Pan for the last 18 months. “I believe one and done.” He added: “If everybody is not going through that same testing, I have a serious problem because it means the level of sport is not fair and it’s …

Swimmers' golden finish wins respect of opponents
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Swimmers' golden finish wins respect of opponents

China Daily  

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China shrug off doping controversy, win 12 swimming medals at Paris Olympics
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China shrug off doping controversy, win 12 swimming medals at Paris Olympics

Firstpost  

China’s haul — two gold, three silver and seven bronze — was an improvement on their total Tokyo collection of nine. ‘Expert’ Check out all the coping and seething from Brett Hawke about Pan Zhanle's amazing world record 😁 @insidewithBH pic.twitter.com/jSThbrE9VQ — Theodora Fletcher August 2, 2024 World Aquatics data released days before the Games showed Chinese swimmers in Paris …

China breaks US' swimming grip
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China breaks US' swimming grip

China Daily  

Gold medalists Team China, silver medalists Team USA and bronze medalists Team France attend the victory ceremony for the men's 4x100m medley relay in swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday. DU YU / XINHUA China ended the United States' 64-year unbeaten run in the men's 4x100 meters swimming medley at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Amid deafening …

每日一词|男子100米自由泳 men's 100m freestyle of swimming
7 months, 3 weeks ago

每日一词|男子100米自由泳 men's 100m freestyle of swimming

China Daily  

7月31日，在巴黎奥运会游泳项目男子100米自由泳决赛中，中国选手潘展乐以46秒40的成绩夺冠并打破世界纪录。 China's Pan Zhanle set a new world record as he stormed to victory in the men's 100m freestyle final at the Paris Olympics on July 31. 7月31日，中国选手潘展乐在比赛中。图片来源：新华社 【知识点】 游泳这一行为的出现可以追溯到史前时代，但直到十九世纪，游泳才被作为一项竞技体育运动而被接受。游泳从1896年首届现代奥运会开始从未缺席过奥运会，最初的奥运会游泳比赛采用的泳姿为自由泳（爬泳）或蛙泳。如今，奥运会的游泳比赛在长度为50米的泳池里进行，比赛分为个人赛和接力赛，包含四大泳姿的比赛——蛙泳、蝶泳、仰泳和爬泳；爬泳主要运用在自由泳比赛中，所以爬泳也可以称为自由泳。 男子100米自由泳是竞技游泳比赛项目之一。此前，男子100米自由泳世界纪录是46秒86，由罗马尼亚选手波波维奇于2022年8月13日在欧洲游泳锦标赛上创造，后来这一纪录被中国运动员潘展乐在2024年多哈游泳世锦赛上以46秒80的成绩打破。 2024年7月31日，巴黎奥运会游泳比赛在拉德芳斯体育馆继续进行，潘展乐以46秒40的成绩夺得男子100米自由泳冠军，并打破自己保持的世界纪录。这是中国游泳运动员首次登上该项目奥运最高领奖台，潘展乐也是巴黎奥运会游泳赛场首位打破世界纪录的运动员。 【重要讲话】 我们要坚持以增强人民体质、提高全民族身体素质和生活质量为目标，高度重视并充分发挥体育在促进人的全面发展中的重要作用，继续推进体育改革创新，加强体育科技研发，完善全民健身体系，增强广大人民群众特别是青少年体育健身意识，增强我国竞技体育的综合实力和国际竞争力，加快建设体育强国步伐。 We must aim at building up people's physique, improving their physical health and raising their living standards, and fully leverage the important role of sports in …

每日一词|男子100米自由泳 men's 100m freestyle of swimming
7 months, 3 weeks ago

每日一词|男子100米自由泳 men's 100m freestyle of swimming

China Daily  

7月31日，在巴黎奥运会游泳项目男子100米自由泳决赛中，中国选手潘展乐以46秒40的成绩夺冠并打破世界纪录。 China's Pan Zhanle set a new world record as he stormed to victory in the men's 100m freestyle final at the Paris Olympics on July 31. 7月31日，中国选手潘展乐在比赛中。图片来源：新华社 【知识点】 游泳这一行为的出现可以追溯到史前时代，但直到十九世纪，游泳才被作为一项竞技体育运动而被接受。游泳从1896年首届现代奥运会开始从未缺席过奥运会，最初的奥运会游泳比赛采用的泳姿为自由泳（爬泳）或蛙泳。如今，奥运会的游泳比赛在长度为50米的泳池里进行，比赛分为个人赛和接力赛，包含四大泳姿的比赛——蛙泳、蝶泳、仰泳和爬泳；爬泳主要运用在自由泳比赛中，所以爬泳也可以称为自由泳。 男子100米自由泳是竞技游泳比赛项目之一。此前，男子100米自由泳世界纪录是46秒86，由罗马尼亚选手波波维奇于2022年8月13日在欧洲游泳锦标赛上创造，后来这一纪录被中国运动员潘展乐在2024年多哈游泳世锦赛上以46秒80的成绩打破。 2024年7月31日，巴黎奥运会游泳比赛在拉德芳斯体育馆继续进行，潘展乐以46秒40的成绩夺得男子100米自由泳冠军，并打破自己保持的世界纪录。这是中国游泳运动员首次登上该项目奥运最高领奖台，潘展乐也是巴黎奥运会游泳赛场首位打破世界纪录的运动员。 【重要讲话】 我们要坚持以增强人民体质、提高全民族身体素质和生活质量为目标，高度重视并充分发挥体育在促进人的全面发展中的重要作用，继续推进体育改革创新，加强体育科技研发，完善全民健身体系，增强广大人民群众特别是青少年体育健身意识，增强我国竞技体育的综合实力和国际竞争力，加快建设体育强国步伐。 We must aim at building up people's physique, improving their physical health and raising their living standards, and fully leverage the important role of sports in …

Pan Zhanle leads China to historic victory in medley relay
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pan Zhanle leads China to historic victory in medley relay

China Daily  

Photo taken on June 16, 2009, shows Pan Zhanle takes part in swimming training. In a spectacular conclusion to the swimming events at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Chinese men's 4x100m medley relay team emerged victorious with a remarkable time of 3 minutes 27.46 seconds. With the exception of Australia at the 1980 Games in Moscow, which were boycotted by …

China breaks US' swimming grip
7 months, 3 weeks ago

China breaks US' swimming grip

China Daily  

Gold medalists Team China, silver medalists Team USA and bronze medalists Team France attend the victory ceremony for the men's 4x100m medley relay in swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday. DU YU / XINHUA China ended the United States' 64-year unbeaten run in the men's 4x100 meters swimming medley at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Amid deafening …

Olympic swimmers speak out about Chinese doping; and Britain’s Adam Peaty says they should be out
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic swimmers speak out about Chinese doping; and Britain’s Adam Peaty says they should be out

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Olympic swimmers spoke out about the Chinese doping scandal that has hung over these Paris Olympics as the events finished Sunday night. China won the men’s 4x100-meter medley relay in 3 minutes, 27.46 seconds, with two of the four members on the team listed among 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive ahead of the Tokyo Olympics three …

Paris 2024 Olympics: World record holding swimmer Sjostrom adds 50m freestyle gold to 100m title
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: World record holding swimmer Sjostrom adds 50m freestyle gold to 100m title

The Hindu  

World record holder Sarah Sjostrom won the women’s 50 metres freestyle gold at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, adding to the 100 title the Swede won last week. The 30-year-old Sjostrom is swimming as well as ever in her fifth Olympics and smashed Hungarian Katinka Hosszu’s Olympic record in the preliminaries. The Swede could not match that time in Sunday’s …

China snaps U.S. men’s streak in Olympic medley relay, closing swim slate full of questions with second gold
7 months, 4 weeks ago

China snaps U.S. men’s streak in Olympic medley relay, closing swim slate full of questions with second gold

New York Times  

China won the gold medal in the men’s 4×100-meter medley relay Sunday, ending the United States’ undefeated record in the race at the Olympics and closing a swimming program in which Chinese swimmers have faced questions about a doping scandal from the Tokyo Games three years ago. The background: On April 20, reporting from The New York Times and German …

Paris 2024 Olympics: China’s Wang and Long win gold in men’s synchronised diving 3m springboard
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: China’s Wang and Long win gold in men’s synchronised diving 3m springboard

The Hindu  

China’s Wang Zongyuan and Long Daoyi retained China’s men’s synchronised 3-metre springboard title at the Paris Olympics on Friday, claiming the country’s fourth gold in the sport and keeping alive their goal of taking all eight on offer. The 22-year-old Wang won gold in the 3-metre synchronised event in Tokyo three years ago with partner Xie Siyi. Wang and Mexico’s …

Australian swimming coach questions Chinese Olympic star Pan Zhanle’s world record: ‘Not humanly possible’
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian swimming coach questions Chinese Olympic star Pan Zhanle’s world record: ‘Not humanly possible’

The Independent  

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China’s swimming doping controversy making waves at Paris Olympics — and in Washington
7 months, 4 weeks ago

China’s swimming doping controversy making waves at Paris Olympics — and in Washington

LA Times  

The swimming competition at the 2024 Summer Games will conclude with four medal races Sunday, but that won’t quash a geopolitical tug-of-war that has erupted at the pool. An American official described it as “playing a game of ping-pong with media bullets.” It all began last spring when the New York Times and German broadcaster ARD reported that 23 members …

China’s Pan Zhanle takes shot at swimming rivals after winning Olympic gold
7 months, 4 weeks ago

China’s Pan Zhanle takes shot at swimming rivals after winning Olympic gold

The Independent  

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The Chinese swimming doping scandal casting doubt at Paris Olympics
8 months ago

The Chinese swimming doping scandal casting doubt at Paris Olympics

The Independent  

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Chinese swimming world record ‘not humanly possible’ says Australian coach
8 months ago

Chinese swimming world record ‘not humanly possible’ says Australian coach

The Telegraph  

Chalmers was taken by surprise by Pan’s criticism, and revealed that Pan had said to his face how he viewed the Australian as an “idol”. I look at him the same as any competitor.” While Pan was unmoved on China’s doping allegations, the Chinese Anti-Doping Agency chose to hit back after fresh allegations were made that two Paris 2024 athletes …

Pan praises scientific approach to Paris gold
8 months ago

Pan praises scientific approach to Paris gold

China Daily  

China's Pan Zhanle poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the swimming men's 100m freestyle final at the Paris Olympic Games on Wednesday. China's freestyle swimmer Pan Zhanle has thanked a scientific training program for his world record-breaking feat at the Paris Olympics as the country celebrates its first men's Olympic swimming gold medal in a sprint event. …

Pan praises scientific approach to Paris gold
8 months ago

Pan praises scientific approach to Paris gold

China Daily  

China's Pan Zhanle poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the swimming men's 100m freestyle final at the Paris Olympic Games on Wednesday. China's freestyle swimmer Pan Zhanle has thanked a scientific training program for his world record-breaking feat at the Paris Olympics as the country celebrates its first men's Olympic swimming gold medal in a sprint event. …

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