In a stunning display of skill and determination, multiple world champion Qin Haiyang asserted his supremacy in the men’s 50m breaststroke, securing the title at the 2023 Chinese National Swimming Championships.
Reflecting on his victory, Qin shared, “It (the win) is the result of days of hard work,” having completed the race in an impressive 26.25 seconds, as reported by Xinhua. This achievement follows a remarkable 2023 for Qin, where he made history by becoming the first swimmer to conquer all three breaststroke events at a single edition of the world championships in Fukuoka, Japan. Subsequently, he clinched five gold medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.
Acknowledging the intensity of his year, Qin admitted feeling a bit fatigued during the last event of the year. He disclosed ongoing challenges in his daily training, particularly regarding stamina, stating, “I am adjusting my techniques to reduce resistance in the water. I believe it will work, and more progress will be made.”
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On the women’s front, Hangzhou Asian Games champion Tang Qianting secured the women’s 50m breaststroke title. Despite her victory, Tang expressed a desire for improvement, saying, “My performance was not that good. I will pay more attention in training to fix my shortcomings.”
Additional highlights from the championships include 20-year-old Wang Gukailai’s victory in the men’s 50m backstroke with an impressive time of 25.07 seconds. Zhang Zhanshuo also shone, securing his second gold of the championships by winning the men’s 400m individual medley.
With 537 swimmers from 28 teams participating, the national championships promise an exciting showcase of talent and resilience, extending through Friday.
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