At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Chinese swimmer Liu Zige broke the world record with amazing results and became famous. After that, she married coach Jin Wei, who was 23 years older, and this master-apprentice relationship attracted widespread attention. Soon after marriage, the news of Liu Zige's pregnancy made this relationship the focus.
Her growth and success are inseparable from her coach Jin Wei. In 2004, Jin Wei brought Liu Zige to the Shanghai Aquatics Center, which was more well-equipped.
Liu Zige has received more scientific training and better facility support, her height has increased from 169cm to 181cm, not only her physical development has been more perfect, but her technical and psychological quality has also been greatly improved.
In the past four years, Liu Zige has made remarkable progress, and Jin Wei is full of confidence in her potential and future. He not only gave technical guidance, but also cared for him in life, and gradually, the relationship between the two went beyond a pure teacher-student relationship.
After the 2008 Olympic Games, Liu Zige's achievements not only won her honors, but also allowed Jin Wei to realize his dream of coaching for many years. He promised that as long as he is still in the coaching position, he will continue to train more champions. It is this deep emotion and shared dream that makes the relationship between the two deeper.
As time passed, the relationship between Liu Zige and Jin Wei gradually became public. Although the outside world is full of questions and criticism about the couple, who are 23 years apart, Liu Zige has always insisted on his choice.
She believes that Jin Wei is not only an excellent coach, but also her partner and confidant on the road of life. She admires Jin Wei's maturity and stability, and although he has had a failed marriage, in Liu Zige's view, these experiences have made Jin Wei more trustworthy.
After years of ups and downs, the relationship between the two gradually moved towards the palace of marriage. In 2018, they decided to move to Australia, hoping for a more peaceful life there.
In Australia, their lives are peaceful and happy, and the two children of Liu Zige and Jin Wei live in harmony and form a warm family.
Although the eyes of the outside world have never fully understood their choice, for Liu Zige and Jin Wei, what they value more is their understanding and support for each other. They believe that as long as two people work together, whether in the pool or in life, they can always overcome any difficulty.
Life is always full of surprises. Not long after they settled down, Liu Zige found out that she was pregnant. This news is undoubtedly a huge challenge for the two who are just beginning to try to live a peaceful life.
Despite having two children, Jin Wei's reaction to the news was surprisingly positive. He even smiled and said, "This is a gift from heaven, we can have another one." ”
This optimistic attitude and enthusiasm for life made Liu Zige feel extremely relieved and happy. She knows that if she chooses to spend her life with Jin Wei, no matter how many unknowns and challenges there are in the future, she will have a strong support.
And Jin Wei has also changed from a strict coach to a warm family man, and his life completely revolves around family and children.
For the couple, their story is much more than the glory on the field, but more about the warmth and support off the field. They have proved with practical actions that love is not only the romance of young people, but also the process of supporting each other and growing together in the bits and pieces of life.
At home in Australia, Liu Zige and Jin Wei watched the children play in the backyard together, and their hearts were full of gratitude. They know that despite the uncertainty of choice and the future, nothing is impossible as long as they are together. This unwavering belief allows them to find motivation and direction at every stage of their lives.
Not only have they left their mark on the world of sports, but they have also shown what a true companion and family are in the lives of ordinary people. Their stories continue to spread in the hearts of everyone who knows them, inspiring more people to never give up and move forward bravely in the face of life and love.
Liu Zige and Jin Wei's lives, although not every day is full of vigorous events, but every day is real and warm. Their stories tell us that true love and family is to witness the extraordinary in the ordinary, and to discover the extraordinary in the everyday.