Swimming Sensation! 12-Year-Old Yu Zidi Sets Amazing Record in 200m IM
12-year-old swimming prodigy Yu Zidi achieved an outstanding result at the Chinese Nationals, clocking 2:10.63 in the women's 200m individual medley. Although she finished second, her time not only set a world record for the 12-year-old category but would also have secured her a spot in the semifinals during the previous year's Paris Olympics.
The International Swimming Federation praised her on their official X account, calling her a '12-year-old genius star.' With her upcoming 13th birthday this October, there are expectations for her selection in the Chinese national team for the World Championships in Singapore this July. The performance of Chinese swimmers has drawn attention since before the Paris Olympics, especially in light of positive doping tests among some team members.
