Swim Sensation Yu, 13, Set for Olympic Take-Off After Golden Asian Games
The 13-year-old Chinese swimmer posted Asian Games records and drew comparisons to Summer McIntosh, whose world marks she is nearing.
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France24Swim sensation Yu, 13, set for Olympic take-off after golden Asian Games
The schoolgirl won all three individual races she swam this week in Tokyo with Asian Games records -- a series of performances that belied her tender age. Out of the pool she proved herself to be a typical teenager, joking around with team-mates and freezing when asked about herself in interviews. She will be 15 when the LA Olympics come round in 2028 and likely to be a major medal threat with the world watching. "She hasn't become that fast for…
Who Is Yu Zidi? Meet 13-Year-Old Chinese Swimming Phenomenon Making Waves On The International Stage
China’s 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi has emerged as a potential rival to Canada’s Summer McIntosh after winning three individual gold medals at the Asian Games in the 200-metre butterfly, 200 individual medley and 400 IM. Her times have brought her close to McIntosh’s world records, with Los Angeles and Budapest looming
Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi, only 13 years old, won her third gold medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on Wednesday, after winning the 400 m mixed final, two years before the Los Angeles Olympics.
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