“Yu Jidi can become a new star in women’s swimming”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
The National Championship of China, which lasts in Shenzhen, brought the second place in the final young athlete. It finished 2: 10.63 over time, only giving way to the members of the Olympic Games in Paris Yui Yitin. This result significantly exceeded the qualification standard for participation in the World Cup, which will take place in Singapore in July-August.
World Water Sports Federation World Aquatics commented on the Chinese speech with a short tweed: “12-year sensation on the horizon!” If Yu Zidi participated in the 2024 Olympic Games, her result would allow her to get to the semifinals.
Yu Zidi trains in Hebey province, and Chinese state media have already called her a “new star” after she first attracted the attention of the National Press last year.
The young athlete told in an interview at the beginning of the year: “In 2024 I participated in some competitions, showed results, and many fans learned about me. After participating in big starts, I even better understand how important it is to work honestly in every workout to show good results and have a strong heart. The hardest part is when you have almost reached the goal. But you need to move on. ”
The composition of the team for the World Cup will be finally approved shortly after the end of the competition in Shenzhen. The 2025 World Water Sports Championship will take place from July 11 to August 3 in Singapore.
VIDEO. Sensation: 12-year-old China has issued an incredible outcome in swimming
🚨 12-YEAR-ELD SENSATION ALERT! 🇨🇳
Yu zidi just swam a blazing 2: 10.63 in the women’s 200m im at the Chinese Nationals 🤯-The Fastest Time Ever by a 12-YEAR-OLD📹 Cctv Sports pic.twitter.com/oacpsm8yyt
– World Aquatics (@worldaquatics) May 19, 2025