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Chinese 12-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi.
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Twelve-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi is set to make waves at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, showcasing remarkable talent that positions her as a potential podium contender. Her personal best of 2:08.83 in the 200m butterfly ranks her as the fourth fastest globally this year, and her 4:35.53 in the 400m individual medley at the Chinese trials would have secured fourth place at last year’s Olympics, placing her within medal contention based on current international performance.
Yu’s 400m individual medley time is notably 15 seconds faster than Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh’s time at the same age. While a notable advancement in her 200m individual medley personal best would be needed to challenge a world record, her rapid progression indicates strong potential.Her times across all three events surpass those achieved by Australian swimmers at their national trials.
