Results for: Yu Zidi

11-year-old Yu Zidi, a Hong Kong native, has impressed the swimming world with her performance at the Chinese National Swimming Championships. Yu finished second in the women’s 400m individual medley, just two seconds shy of the qualifying time for the Paris Olympics. Her time would have also been sufficient to earn her a spot at the World Aquatic Championships in February. Despite her impressive performance, Yu will not compete at the Paris Games due to China having already reached its quota of female athletes. Her time in the 400m medley would make her the 11th fastest American in history, highlighting her immense potential in the sport.

An 11-year-old Chinese swimmer, Yu Zidi, has made waves at the country’s Olympic swimming trials, posting a time in the 400m individual medley that would have qualified her for the World Championships finals. Despite her impressive performance, Yu narrowly missed the Olympic qualifying mark and will not represent China in Tokyo. Nonetheless, her time, just 15 seconds shy of the world record, has sparked excitement in the swimming community and raised questions about her future potential. Yu’s achievement also highlights the strength of China’s swimming program, with several other swimmers recording impressive times at the trials.