Liu Yu, from an orphan to a para swimmer
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Liu Yu, from an orphan to a para swimmer

China Daily  

Liu Yu celebrates on the podium. PARIS -- Liu Yu of China pumped her fists in the air and yelled after finishing third in the women's 50m backstroke S5 final at the Paris Paralympic Games on Tuesday. "As I could not walk, the older boys and girls in the orphanage would carry me on their backs to school," Liu recalled about her childhood. I thought knowledge could change one's life and broaden one's mind, so I wanted to focus on my study," Liu explained, which is why she stopped swimming training in high school. "Both of them have better results than me, but they encouraged me by saying 'let's have three national flags at the medal ceremony,'" revealed Liu.

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Chinese para swimmer Yuan Weiyi aims to inspire others with her remarkable journey
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese para swimmer Yuan Weiyi aims to inspire others with her remarkable journey

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-07 Large | Medium | Small Gold medalist Yuan Weiyi, silver medalist Guo Jincheng, bronze medalist Wang Lichao of China pose for photo after the awarding ceremony of the men's 50m backstroke S5 final of swimming at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France, Sept. 3, 2024. PARIS -- Chinese para swimmer Yuan Weiyi found inspiration in …

China's Jiang Yuyan grabs fourth gold in swimming
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China's Jiang Yuyan grabs fourth gold in swimming

China Daily  

Jiang Yuyan celebrates on the podium. PARIS -- Chinese para swimmer Jiang Yuyan claimed her fourth gold in Paris by breaking the world record in the women's 100m freestyle S7 at the Paralympic Games on Wednesday. Jiang, who won two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze at the Tokyo Paralympic Games three years ago, lost her right arm and …

China's Jiang Yuyan grabs fourth gold in swimming
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China's Jiang Yuyan grabs fourth gold in swimming

China Daily  

Jiang Yuyan celebrates on the podium. PARIS -- Chinese para swimmer Jiang Yuyan claimed her fourth gold in Paris by breaking the world record in the women's 100m freestyle S7 at the Paralympic Games on Wednesday. Jiang, who won two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze at the Tokyo Paralympic Games three years ago, lost her right arm and …

Liu Yu, from an orphan to a para swimmer
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Liu Yu, from an orphan to a para swimmer

China Daily  

Xinhua Updated: 2024-09-04 Large | Medium | Small Liu Yu celebrates on the podium. PARIS -- Liu Yu of China pumped her fists in the air and yelled after finishing third in the women's 50m backstroke S5 final at the Paris Paralympic Games on Tuesday. "As I could not walk, the older boys and girls in the orphanage would carry …

Liu Yu, from an orphan to a para swimmer
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Liu Yu, from an orphan to a para swimmer

China Daily  

Liu Yu celebrates on the podium. PARIS -- Liu Yu of China pumped her fists in the air and yelled after finishing third in the women's 50m backstroke S5 final at the Paris Paralympic Games on Tuesday. "As I could not walk, the older boys and girls in the orphanage would carry me on their backs to school," Liu recalled …

Nailing it! Jiang surges to swimming glory
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Nailing it! Jiang surges to swimming glory

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-09-03 Large | Medium | Small Teenager shatters Paralympic record twice to top podium in her 'weakest' event Jiang Yuyan of China in action during the Paris 2024 Paralympics women's 200m individual medley SM6 heats at the Paris La Defense Arena on Friday. Before the Paris Paralympics, Jiang Yuyan added a touch of flair to her left …

Maisie Summers-Newton feels Paralympic pressure but lands another gold medal at Paris 2024
7 months ago

Maisie Summers-Newton feels Paralympic pressure but lands another gold medal at Paris 2024

The Independent  

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Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals
7 months ago

Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-26 Large | Medium | Small The Chinese swimmers are set to continue to make big splashes during the Paris Paralympics. Set to take place from Aug 29 to Sept 7 at the Paris La Defense Arena, the swimming competition will see China field 46 athletes — 21 men and 25 women — making the team the …

Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals
7 months ago

Team China targeting a tsunami of swimming medals

China Daily  

China Daily Updated: 2024-08-26 Large | Medium | Small The Chinese swimmers are set to continue to make big splashes during the Paris Paralympics. Set to take place from Aug 29 to Sept 7 at the Paris La Defense Arena, the swimming competition will see China field 46 athletes — 21 men and 25 women — making the team the …

Chinese swimmers break Asian, national records within 5 minutes at National Games
3 years, 6 months ago

Chinese swimmers break Asian, national records within 5 minutes at National Games

China Daily  

Yu Hexin of Guangdong breaks his own national record in the men's 50m freestyle title at the 14th Chinese National Games in Xi'an, Shaanxi province on Sept 26, 2021. XI'AN - Two swimming records were broken within five minutes to the applauding audience at the 14th Chinese National Games here on Sunday evening. Yu Hexin of Guangdong broke his own …

World champion Liu left out of China's Tokyo Olympics singles roster
3 years, 10 months ago

World champion Liu left out of China's Tokyo Olympics singles roster

The Hindu  

World champion Liu Shiwen was left out of China's women's singles roster for this year's Tokyo Olympics after it announced a six-member team on Sunday. Liu, who won the women's singles world title in 2019, will instead play in the women's doubles and mixed doubles team. "There are too many unsure things and challenges and we need a squad full …

Record-breaking Liu rekindles Tokyo belief
5 years, 2 months ago

Record-breaking Liu rekindles Tokyo belief

China Daily  

Liu Xiang wins gold for China in women's 50m freestyle at the FINA Champions Swim Series Jan 18, 2020. Chinese pool star sounds warning to Olympic rivals by setting new Asian mark in Beijing China's "swimming goddess" Liu Xiang cemented her status as an Olympic gold-medal contender by setting a new Asian record over the weekend. The elite-field FINA Champions …

Record-breaking Liu rekindles Tokyo belief
5 years, 2 months ago

Record-breaking Liu rekindles Tokyo belief

China Daily  

Liu Xiang wins gold for China in women's 50m freestyle at the FINA Champions Swim Series Jan 18, 2020. Chinese pool star sounds warning to Olympic rivals by setting new Asian mark in Beijing China's "swimming goddess" Liu Xiang cemented her status as an Olympic gold-medal contender by setting a new Asian record over the weekend. The elite-field FINA Champions …

Liu breaks world record; Indian teen wins at Asian Games
6 years, 7 months ago

Liu breaks world record; Indian teen wins at Asian Games

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — After sinking a world record set in the so-called buoyancy era, Liu Xiang is ready for her main event. Liu’s record in the women’s 50-meter backstroke seemed to come out of nowhere at the Asian Games on Tuesday, when the 21-year-old Chinese swimmer won the gold medal in 26.98 seconds. North Korean center Ro Suk Yong led …

Former world champion Liu Xiang announces retirement[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
9 years, 11 months ago

Former world champion Liu Xiang announces retirement[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

Liu Xiang celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men's 110 hurdles final at the 2004 Olympic Games in this Aug 27, 2004 file photo. China's top track and field star, Liu Xiang, officially announced his retirement on Tuesday through his Weibo account after being sidelined for more than two years in rehabilitation of an ankle surgery. …

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