China’s Li Bingjie breaks short course 400m freestyle world record
2 years, 1 month ago

China’s Li Bingjie breaks short course 400m freestyle world record

The Hindu  

China’s Li Bingjie broke the women’s short course 400-metre freestyle world record at the Chinese qualifiers for the world championships on Thursday, shaving nearly three seconds off the previous mark set by Australia’s Ariarne Titmus. Li set the record in three minutes and 51.30 seconds, breaking the old world record of 3:53.92 set by Australia’s double Olympic champion Titmus at the 2018 world championships in Hangzhou, China. I have returned to the pool only for two months since I took a vacation after the FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary,” Xinhua news agency quoted Li as saying. The 20-year-old swimmer was part of China’s gold-winning 4x200m freestyle relay team and bagged bronze in the 400m freestyle at the Tokyo Games last year.

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China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds
1 week, 6 days ago

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

China Daily  

File photo of Tang Qianting. Paris Olympic champion Regan Smith of the United States triumphed in the women's 100m backstroke final in 54.55 seconds, a new championship record. The men's 100m backstroke event delivered a thrilling final, where Russia's 18-year-old Miron Lifintsev, competing as a neutral athlete, emerged victorious with a new world junior record of 48.76 seconds. In the …

China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds
1 week, 6 days ago

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

China Daily  

File photo of Tang Qianting. Paris Olympic champion Regan Smith of the United States triumphed in the women's 100m backstroke final in 54.55 seconds, a new championship record. The men's 100m backstroke event delivered a thrilling final, where Russia's 18-year-old Miron Lifintsev, competing as a neutral athlete, emerged victorious with a new world junior record of 48.76 seconds. In the …

China's Tang sets new Asian record at short course swimming worlds
1 week, 6 days ago

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

China Daily  

File photo of Tang Qianting. Paris Olympic champion Regan Smith of the United States triumphed in the women's 100m backstroke final in 54.55 seconds, a new championship record. The men's 100m backstroke event delivered a thrilling final, where Russia's 18-year-old Miron Lifintsev, competing as a neutral athlete, emerged victorious with a new world junior record of 48.76 seconds. In the …

Golden skaters leading the way
2 weeks ago

Golden skaters leading the way

China Daily  

A series of World Cup events held at Beijing 2022 venues have seen star athletes, such as China's Olympic champion freeskier Gu Ailing, delight fans with gravity-defying stunts and tricks over the past week. As China's most decorated winter sports national program, the country's short-track speed skating team has finally lived up to its world elite status on the revamped …

Lani Pallister sets Australian record in 400m freestyle as Summer McIntosh breaks the world record at swimming's short course championships
2 weeks ago

Lani Pallister sets Australian record in 400m freestyle as Summer McIntosh breaks the world record at swimming's short course championships

ABC  

Lani Pallister has produced an Australian record time at the world short course championships in Budapest, but it was not enough to successfully defend her 400m freestyle title. The Sydneysider added silver to the gold she won in Melbourne two years ago, but still finished more than a length behind Canadian teen sensation Summer McIntosh. The 18-year-old, who came second …

Golden skaters leading the way
2 weeks ago

Golden skaters leading the way

China Daily  

A series of World Cup events held at Beijing 2022 venues have seen star athletes, such as China's Olympic champion freeskier Gu Ailing, delight fans with gravity-defying stunts and tricks over the past week. As China's most decorated winter sports national program, the country's short-track speed skating team has finally lived up to its world elite status on the revamped …

Golden skaters leading the way
2 weeks ago

Golden skaters leading the way

China Daily  

A series of World Cup events held at Beijing 2022 venues have seen star athletes, such as China's Olympic champion freeskier Gu Ailing, delight fans with gravity-defying stunts and tricks over the past week. As China's most decorated winter sports national program, the country's short-track speed skating team has finally lived up to its world elite status on the revamped …

Young Prodigy Pan Zhanle: A Swimming Sensation That's Hard to Beat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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, Zhejiang, has produced numerous swimming champions, and Pan's rise to fame is a testament to the power of dedication and resilience.

Young Prodigy Pan Zhanle: A Swimming Sensation That's Breaking Records
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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, solidifying his status as a swimming prodigy. His dedication and resilience have inspired fans and left a lasting legacy on Chinese swimming history.

Young Prodigy Pan Zhanle: A Swimming Sensation That's Breaking Records
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

China Daily  

Pan Zhanle's remarkable performances at the Paris Olympics have captivated the world. At 10 years old, he broke two world records in the 100m and 4x100m medley relay, showcasing his exceptional speed and determination. Pan's inspiring journey has inspired many, demonstrating that dreams can be achieved through hard work and unwavering determination.

Young Prodigy Pan Zhanle: A Swimming Sensation That's Hard to Ignore
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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, solidifying his status as a swimming prodigy. His dedication and resilience have inspired fans and left a lasting legacy on Chinese swimming history.

Young Prodigy Pan Zhanle: A Swimming Sensation That's Hard to Ignore
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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.

Chinese swimmer Sun Yang wins first gold after long suspension
4 months ago

Chinese swimmer Sun Yang wins first gold after long suspension

China Daily  

Sun Yang claims gold in the men's 400m freestyle at the 2024 National Summer Swimming Championships on Sunday. HEFEI, China - China's triple Olympic champion Sun Yang claimed gold in the men's 400m freestyle at the 2024 National Summer Swimming Championships on Sunday in Hefei, East China's Anhui province. Born in December 1991 in Zhejiang's capital Hangzhou, Sun became China's …

Chinese swimmer Sun Yang wins first gold after long suspension
4 months ago

Chinese swimmer Sun Yang wins first gold after long suspension

China Daily  

Sun Yang claims gold in the men's 400m freestyle at the 2024 National Summer Swimming Championships on Sunday. HEFEI, China - China's triple Olympic champion Sun Yang claimed gold in the men's 400m freestyle at the 2024 National Summer Swimming Championships on Sunday in Hefei, East China's Anhui province. Born in December 1991 in Zhejiang's capital Hangzhou, Sun became China's …

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates scoring a crucial point against Croatia's Donna Vekic during their women's singles tennis gold-medal match at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday. Zheng Qinwen, the women's singles tennis player, and the Chinese men's swimming team made history, breaking the long-standing Western monopoly in these categories and demonstrating the confidence of the young Chinese generation. Zheng, 21, …

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates scoring a crucial point against Croatia's Donna Vekic during their women's singles tennis gold-medal match at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday. Zheng Qinwen, the women's singles tennis player, and the Chinese men's swimming team made history, breaking the long-standing Western monopoly in these categories and demonstrating the confidence of the young Chinese generation. Zheng, 21, …

Paris Olympics: China's state media, netizens rally around Pan Zhanle after claims 100m swim not 'humanly possible'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Chinese swimming world record ‘not humanly possible’ says Australian coach
4 months, 3 weeks 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 Zhanle of China breaks own world record to win Olympic gold medal in men’s 100-meter freestyle
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pan Zhanle of China breaks own world record to win Olympic gold medal in men’s 100-meter freestyle

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Pan Zhanle of China broke his own world record on the way to winning the men’s 100-meter freestyle Wednesday night, finishing in 46.40 seconds for his country’s first swimming gold medal of the Paris Olympics. I don’t think it influenced my performance.” WADA, the World Anti-Doping Agency, put out a statement on Tuesday in response to food …

Léon Marchand pulls off one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history at the Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Léon Marchand pulls off one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history at the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

NANTERRE, France — Turns out, those comparisons to Michael Phelps weren’t far fetched at all when it comes to Léon Marchand. Marchand completed one of the most audacious doubles in swimming history Wednesday night, winning the 200-meter butterfly and the 200 breaststroke about two hours apart in front of a home crowd cheering his every stroke. They’re amazing to me, …

Titmus sets a women’s 200-meter freestyle world record at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials
6 months, 1 week ago

Titmus sets a women’s 200-meter freestyle world record at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Ariarne Titmus set a world record in the women’s 200-meter freestyle on Wednesday at Australia’s Olympic swimming trials. Titmus finished in 1 minute, 52.23 seconds in the final, taking almost two-thirds of a second off Mollie O’Callaghan’s world mark of 1:52.85 set at last year’s world championships. “We really don’t see what each other is doing in …

Ariarne Titmus narrowly misses world record to book place in Paris 2024 at Australian Olympic Swimming Trials
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ariarne Titmus narrowly misses world record to book place in Paris 2024 at Australian Olympic Swimming Trials

ABC  

Ariarne Titmus missed breaking her own 400m freestyle world record by just 0.06 seconds to book her place in Paris 2024 at the Australian Olympic Swimming Trials in Brisbane. The reigning Olympic champion swam 3:55.44, comfortably the fastest time in the world this year, beating rival Summer McIntosh's 3:59.06 from the Canadian swim trials last month. The 22-year-old, who holds …

O’Callaghan upstages Olympic champion Titmus as McKeown challenges world record
8 months ago

O’Callaghan upstages Olympic champion Titmus as McKeown challenges world record

The Hindu  

World record holder Mollie O’Callaghan upstaged Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus in the year’s fastest 200m freestyle Saturday, while Kaylee McKeown narrowly missed her own 200m backstroke world best. She clocked the fastest 200m backstroke of the year ahead of American arch-rival Regan Smith by powering home in 2:03.84 to miss her world record by just seven-tenths of a second. “I …

Swimming: Titmus fires Olympic warning with fastest 400m freestyle of year
8 months ago

Swimming: Titmus fires Olympic warning with fastest 400m freestyle of year

The Hindu  

World record holder Ariarne Titmus fired a warning shot on Friday to Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh ahead of the Paris Olympics with the fastest 400m freestyle of the year. Titmus beat Ledecky in a thrilling final at the Tokyo Olympics then broke the American great’s long-standing world record in 2022, only for Canadian teenager McIntosh to better the mark …

China reaches 100th-gold milestone at short-track speed skating worlds
9 months, 1 week ago

China reaches 100th-gold milestone at short-track speed skating worlds

China Daily  

Sun Long of China competes during the men's 1500m final A at the ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships 2024 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, March 16, 2024. ROTTERDAM -- It was an honorable day for the Chinese short-track speed skating team on Saturday as Sun Long's victory in the men's 1,500m final at the World Championships in Rotterdam marked …

‘Not greedy’ Sjostrom all in for 50m freestyle gold at Paris 2024 Olympics
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Not greedy’ Sjostrom all in for 50m freestyle gold at Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

Swedish swimming titan Sarah Sjostrom has cleared the decks on her Olympic programme to give her the best chance to bow out with gold in the women’s 50 metres freestyle at Paris, saying she feels no need to chase more medals. Sjostrom was entered in the 100m freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha but elected not to compete, …

Chinese Teen Pan Zhanle Breaks Men's 100m Freestyle World Record
10 months, 1 week ago

Chinese Teen Pan Zhanle Breaks Men's 100m Freestyle World Record

News 18  

Chinese teenager Pan Zhanle broke the men’s 100m freestyle world record with a time of 46.80sec at the world championships in Doha on Sunday. Pan achieved the new mark leading off his team during the 4x100m freestyle relay to set up teammates Ji Xinjie, Zhang Zhanshuo and Wang Haoyu to seal gold for China in 3 minutes 11:08 seconds. The …

Pan swims fastest 100 meters in history to help China win relay gold at aquatics worlds
10 months, 1 week ago

Pan swims fastest 100 meters in history to help China win relay gold at aquatics worlds

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Despite the absence of many of the sport’s biggest names, the first day of the swimming events saw a world record at the World Aquatics Championships on Sunday. Teenager Pan Zhanle swam the fastest 100 meters in history as he led off China’s gold medal-winning 4x100 freestyle relay team. Erika Fairweather became New Zealand’s first ever gold …

China’s Pan sets 100 metres freestyle world record at World Championships
10 months, 1 week ago

China’s Pan sets 100 metres freestyle world record at World Championships

The Hindu  

China’s Pan Zhanle set the 100 metres freestyle world record at the swimming World Championships in Doha on Sunday with a stunning leadoff swim in the 4x100m relay to power his nation to the world title. “Breaking the world record is an honour for me,” said Pan, who powered China to the relay title ahead of runners-up Italy and the …

China keeps raking in the golds as it dominates Asian Games on home soil in Hangzhou
1 year, 2 months ago

China keeps raking in the golds as it dominates Asian Games on home soil in Hangzhou

Associated Press  

HANGZHOU, China — Chinese swimmer Wu Shutong took Asian Games gold Friday in the 10-kilometer race, finishing seconds ahead of her competition from Japan in the more-than two-hour race, which she swam just days after her 18th birthday. DRAGON BOAT In the popular Dragon Boat races, China’s women took gold in the 1,000-meter final, but its men had to settle …

Quzhou athlete bags another gold medal in swimming
1 year, 2 months ago

Quzhou athlete bags another gold medal in swimming

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2023-09-28 Yu Yiting wins the women's 400m individual medley gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Yu Yiting, an 18-year-old swimmer from Quzhou, won the women's 400m individual medley gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Sept 27. The women's 400m individual medley is an individual all-around event that requires strong swimming skills and physical fitness. Yu …

Quzhou athlete bags another gold medal in swimming
1 year, 2 months ago

Quzhou athlete bags another gold medal in swimming

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2023-09-28 Yu Yiting wins the women's 400m individual medley gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Yu Yiting, an 18-year-old swimmer from Quzhou, won the women's 400m individual medley gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Sept 27. The women's 400m individual medley is an individual all-around event that requires strong swimming skills and physical fitness. Yu …

China clocks world's 2nd best time in men's 4x100m medley relay victory at Hangzhou Asiad
1 year, 2 months ago

China clocks world's 2nd best time in men's 4x100m medley relay victory at Hangzhou Asiad

China Daily  

Xu Jiayu, Qin Haiyang, Wang Changhao and Pan Zhanle of China react after awarding ceremony of the men's 4x100m medley relay final at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, Sept 26, 2023. Boasting world champions Qin Haiyang and Xu Jiayu, China won the men's 4x100m medley relay with a new Asian record time of three minutes …

Quzhou athlete wins gold medal in swimming
1 year, 2 months ago

Quzhou athlete wins gold medal in swimming

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2023-09-26 Yu Yiting from Quzhou competes in a swimming event of the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games. Yu Yiting, a rising star from Changshan county, Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, secured a gold medal in the women's 200m individual medley final at the Hangzhou Asian Games, on Sept 25. She mainly competes in individual medley events, especially in the …

China's Wang Xizhe wins gold at world junior swimming championships
1 year, 3 months ago

China's Wang Xizhe wins gold at world junior swimming championships

China Daily  

China's 17-year-old talent Wang Xizhe wins a gold medal in the men's 200m butterfly on the closing day of the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Netanya, Israel, Sept 9, 2023. JERUSALEM -- China's 17-year-old talent Wang Xizhe on Saturday won a gold medal in the men's 200m butterfly on the closing day of the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships …

China takes silver medal in 4x200m freestyle relay at world junior swimming c'ships
1 year, 3 months ago

China takes silver medal in 4x200m freestyle relay at world junior swimming c'ships

China Daily  

JERUSALEM -- China's quartet of Wang Xizhe, Ji Yicun, Liu Wudi and Zhang Zhanshuo on Thursday took the silver medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2023 World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Netanya, Israel. In the women's swims, American Leah Hayes won the 200m individual medley gold in a championship record time of 2:10.24, adding to her golds …

China wins women's 4x100m freestyle relay in Chengdu
1 year, 4 months ago

China wins women's 4x100m freestyle relay in Chengdu

China Daily  

China's Luo Youyang, Zhang Yufei, Liu Yaxin and Li Bingjie celebrates after winning the women's 4x100m freestyle relay at the Chengdu FISU World University Games on Tuesday. CHENGDU - Joined by Tokyo Olympic champions Zhang Yufei and Li Bingjie, China won the women's 4x100m freestyle relay on Tuesday, pocketing the first gold of swimming in the ongoing Chengdu Universiade. As …

China bags golds in women's shot put, 10,000m race
1 year, 4 months ago

China bags golds in women's shot put, 10,000m race

China Daily  

China's Song Jiayuan competes in the women's shot put at the 31st FISU World University Games on Tuesday. CHENGDU - China's Song Jiayuan and Xia Yuyu claimed victory in the women's shot put and 10,000 meters race respectively on the first competition day of athletics at the 31st FISU World University Games here on Tuesday. China's Xia Yuyu celebrates after …

Swimming World Championships 2023: Qin Haiyang shatters men’s 200m breaststroke world record, O’Callaghan defends 100m freestyle title
1 year, 4 months ago

Swimming World Championships 2023: Qin Haiyang shatters men’s 200m breaststroke world record, O’Callaghan defends 100m freestyle title

The Hindu  

Qin Haiyang of China set a new world record in the men’s 200 metres breaststroke event, winning the gold medal in a time of 2:05.48s at the swimming world championships on Friday. 🥇50m 🥇100m 🥇200m WR #AQUAFukuoka23pic.twitter.com/G63Y9eGbZ3 — World Aquatics July 28, 2023 Australia’s Mollie O’Callaghan stormed to victory in the women’s 100 metres freestyle race, capturing gold in a …

Team China targets new golden age
1 year, 4 months ago

Team China targets new golden age

China Daily  

From left: Team China's Cheng Yujie, Zhang Yufei, Qin Haiyang and Xu Jiayu pose with their gold medals on the podium after winning the mixed 4x100m medley relay final at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, on Wednesday. REUTERS Medal rush at world championships suggests swim stars shaping up for glory at next year's Paris Olympics With a new …

Swimming World Championships: Hafnaoui, Marchand and Qin win world titles
1 year, 4 months ago

Swimming World Championships: Hafnaoui, Marchand and Qin win world titles

The Hindu  

Tunisia’s Ahmed Hafnaoui won the men’s 800m freestyle at swimming’s world championships on Wednesday. Hafnaoui, the reigning Olympic 400m freestyle champion2, took silver behind Short in the 400m freestyle on the competition’s opening night. Qin Haiyang wins 50m breaststroke gold Gold medallist Haiyang Qin of Team China looks on during the medal ceremony for Men’s 50m Breaststroke Final on day …

Swimming World Championships: O’Callaghan wins 200m freestyle title in world record time
1 year, 4 months ago

Swimming World Championships: O’Callaghan wins 200m freestyle title in world record time

The Hindu  

Australian teen Mollie O’Callaghan set a new world record in winning the women’s 200m freestyle in a time of 1min, 52.85sec at swimming’s World Championships on Wednesday. The previous world record was 1:52.98, set by Italian Federica Pellegrini at the 2009 world championships. To come away with a world record is just amazing.” O’Callaghan had fired a warning shot at …

China wins two gold medals at the swimming worlds. Americans finish 1-2 in women’s 200-meter medley
1 year, 5 months ago

China wins two gold medals at the swimming worlds. Americans finish 1-2 in women’s 200-meter medley

Associated Press  

FUKUOKA, Japan — China won just a single gold medal at last year’s swimming world championships in Hungary. “I really just wanted to get the gold for Team USA tonight, and I’m so happy I did that.” Walsh finished in 2:07.97 and Yu in 2:08.74. The Chinese sweep saw Zhang Yufei win the women’s 100 butterfly and Qin Haiyang go …

World Aquatics Championships: China’s Qin wins men’s 100m breaststroke world title
1 year, 5 months ago

World Aquatics Championships: China’s Qin wins men’s 100m breaststroke world title

The Hindu  

China’s Qin Haiyang won the men’s 100m breaststroke at the world championships in Japan on Monday. I will catch up with the world record.” Qin won China’s first gold medal of this year’s competition. China only won one individual swimming gold at last year’s world championships in Budapest. RELATED: Swimming World Championships: China’s Zhang wins women’s 100m butterfly title The …

Swimming World Championships: China’s Zhang wins women’s 100m butterfly title
1 year, 5 months ago

Swimming World Championships: China’s Zhang wins women’s 100m butterfly title

The Hindu  

China’s Zhang Yufei won the women’s 100m butterfly at the swimming world championships in Japan on Monday. I feel wonderful and amazing.” Zhang won China’s second gold of the championships, hot on the heels of Qin Haiyang who claimed the men’s 100m breaststroke title in the first race of the evening. China only won one individual swimming gold at last …

Olympic champion Titmus on fire to book world championship place
1 year, 6 months ago

Olympic champion Titmus on fire to book world championship place

The Hindu  

Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus swam the second fastest 400m freestyle this year, on Tuesday, to book her place at next month’s world championships, as did fellow swimming superstars Emma McKeon and Kaylee McKeown. Titmus, who lost her world record to teenage Canadian sensation Summer McIntosh in March, touched in 3:58.47 to win easily ahead of Lani Pallister at Australia’s world …

Rising stars make splash in Hangzhou
1 year, 7 months ago

Rising stars make splash in Hangzhou

China Daily  

Eighteen-year-old Pan Zhanle celebrates winning the men's 100m freestyle final in an Asian-record time of 47.22 seconds at the national swimming championships in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, last Monday. WANG GANG/CHINA NEWS SERVICE Young guns showcase huge potential for Asian Games by sending records tumbling at national championships A string of stunning performances by China's young pool stars at last week's …

China's teenager Pan breaks men's 100m freestyle Asian record
1 year, 7 months ago

China's teenager Pan breaks men's 100m freestyle Asian record

China Daily  

Pan Zhanle of Zhejiang celebrates after the men's 100m freestyle final at the swimming national championships in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, May 1, 2023. HANGZHOU -- China's rising star Pan Zhanle broke the men's 100m freestyle Asian record at the swimming national championships here on Monday. Pan's result ranked first in the event's world rankings this year, beating world …

Australia, Italy break World Records at the FINA World Championships (25m)
2 years ago

Australia, Italy break World Records at the FINA World Championships (25m)

The Hindu  

Emma McKeon led Australia to a new world record in the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay on day one of the World Short Course Championships in Melbourne on Tuesday, while Italy shattered the men’s mark. “It’s great for the sport.” The Italian men were also firing with Alessandro Miressi, Paolo Conte Bonin, Leonardo Deplano and Thoma Ceccon outpacing Australia to set …

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