[SEU News Network, August 5th] At the conclusion of the swimming events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Zhang Yufei, a sports graduate student at Southeast University from Jiangsu Province, continued her remarkable streak by winning a medal in every event she participated in, winning a total of 6 medals (1 silver and 5 bronze). This achievement brings her Olympic medals tally to 10, making her the most decorated athlete in Chinese Olympic history and setting a new record for the Chinese swimming team at the Olympics.
Zhang Yufei won six medals at Paris 2024
(Source:Yangtse Evening Post)
Zhang Yufei, a stalwart of the Chinese swimming team, is no exception at this Olympics. She, who competed almost every day, made it to the 6 finals and stood on the podium for each event, achieving a 100% medal rate.
Zhang Yufei won bronze in Women’s 50m Freestyle
(Source:China Youth Daily)
Nevertheless, Zhang Yufei also expressed her disappointment for not winning a gold medal this time. She said, “I feel proud of myself, but I am not satisfied with just bronze and silver medals. I dream of winning a gold medal.” Zhang also acknowledged the cruelty of competitive sports lies in the fact that “just giving your best effort does not guarantee the results you desire.” Despite some disappointment, Zhang Yufei accepts the current outcome and remains hopeful for the future, saying, “I will never give up and will do my best for the future.”
Zhang Yufei won bronze in Women’s 50m Freestyle
(Source:Xinhua News Agency)
The Paris Olympics marks Zhang Yufei’s third Olympic appearance. Reflecting on her performance, she expressed some pity over not winning a gold medal and revealed her desire to change her lifestyle after the Paris Olympics.
As a graduate student at SEU enrolled in the Class of 2022, Zhang Yufei enjoys her campus life and swimming training at SEU, usually swimming alongside her peers at the university pool. “Strive for Perfection”, SEU’s school motto, inspires us to continually improve ourselves, care for others, pursue perfection, and maintain excellence.
Source from: Xinhua News Agency, China Youth Daily, Jschina.com, SEU Department of PE
Translated by: Melody Zhang
Reviewed by: Ma Xingcheng
Edited by: Ding Yujia
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