Chinese swimmer Ye Shiwen competed in the women's 200m individual medley and 200m breaststroke at the Paris Olympics, and she finished sixth in the 200m breaststroke. A reporter from Beijing Youth Daily interviewed Ye Shiwen on the 4th, and she said that she was satisfied with her Olympic performance and enjoyed it completely. At the same time, Ye Shiwen also expressed his attitude towards the continuous attacks of some Western media on the Chinese swimming team: "They are just unbalanced in their hearts, thinking that the Chinese swimming team has taken away the championship of their dominant event." But in the Olympic Games, it is necessary to speak with strength. Pan Zhanle's fight was very exciting, and he used his strength to make foreign players take the initiative to come over and shake hands. ”
Beijing Youth Daily reporter (hereinafter referred to as Beijing Youth Daily): How do you evaluate your performance in the Paris Olympics?
Ye Shiwen: Although I didn't stand on the podium, I don't regret it because I tried my best and enjoyed every game with every shot. Before, I came back to the pool to participate in the Asian Games, and the Olympics were like an extra bonus, and I have no regrets. Of the two events, the 200m medley is the most impressive, because it is the main event that I have been practicing since I was a child, and I stood on the top podium at the 2012 Olympic Games and left my mark on the world stage, so I have a deep affection for it. I hope Yu Yiting can take the baton. In the 200m frog event, I felt very relaxed and enjoyed swimming.
Beiqing Daily: In the process of preparing for the Olympics this time, everyone was very worried about Xiao Yezi, tell me about the situation at that time?
Ye Shiwen: At that time, I felt the ups and downs, and when I saw the results of the 200-meter breaststroke at the end of the trials, I didn't expect the results to be so good, and I was very satisfied with the standard under such physical conditions. For the Olympics, I have a better mentality and give it my all.
After the selection competition in Shenzhen, we went to Shanghai for the last few months of intensive training. I thought I wouldn't be able to get used to the intensity of training, but I was actually going to be at the intensity in the first two weeks. Although at first my body reacted more and affected my sleep at night, I gradually found a way to make peace with it. In short, I think this cycle is quite solid step by step.
Ye Shiwen won the sixth place in the women's 200m breaststroke
Beijing Youth Daily: What are the goals you set for yourself before the Olympics?
Ye Shiwen: For the 200m breaststroke, I especially hope to break the national record. But after the first shot, I felt that my body reacted very much, which was also an accumulation of experience, and I needed to adapt to many factors such as climate, accommodation, and venues.
Beijing Youth Daily: Did you really enjoy the Olympics this time?
Ye Shiwen: Yes, every time I enter the Olympic Games, I remember every scene in the Olympic Games.
Champion of the women's 200m medley at the London Olympics
Beijing Youth Daily: Many people say that this is your last Olympics?
Ye Shiwen: It should be. I feel like the first Olympics (London 2012) was a dream and passion, the second (Rio) was a dream and a passion, the second (Rio) was a commitment and a proof of myself, and this time it was a pleasure.
Beijing Youth Daily: What are you going to do after that?
Ye Shiwen: Future plans are still under consideration, but we will definitely participate in the next National Games. Actually, I originally planned to retire after the National Games, but if I can develop new projects and find real joy in the process, maybe that will change. But my family wants me not to be so tired anymore.
Beijing Youth Daily: Many people still hope to see Xiaoye at the Los Angeles Olympics.
Ye Shiwen: Haha, many friends have said, can you see Xiao Yezi and Brother Shun (Wang Shun) in Los Angeles? It depends on my physical condition, and at the moment I feel that Paris will be my last Olympics. Athletes need freshness and excitement, and if I open up new sports and my body is adjusted, it's not impossible to go to Los Angeles.
Beiqing Daily: If you retire, what will you do?
Ye Shiwen: For example, being a provincial team coach or a college teacher, but the ideas are not particularly clear, and it depends on your own mind at that time.
Ye Shiwen won the eighth place in the 200-meter medley at the Rio Olympics
Beijing Youth Daily: What do you think of swimming as a project?
Ye Shiwen: There was a time when it was as plain as water in life, but now I feel like swimming is like my work. In this Olympic cycle, I have carved it step by step and then presented it to everyone, and it has poured all my heart and soul into it.
Beijing Youth Daily: Many Western media have questioned and attacked the Chinese swimming team, what do you think?
Ye Shiwen: I think it's normal, because they feel that the Chinese swimming team has taken away the championship of their dominant event, and they are psychologically unbalanced. But in the Olympic arena, each has its own ability, and we just have to use our strength to shut their mouths. So I think Pan Zhanle fought very well in this battle.
Beiqing Daily: Do you have a lot of communication with Xiao Pan?
Ye Shiwen: I talked to him the day after he won the championship. In my experience, I would have insomnia on the night I won the championship, and he told me that it was like he slept for an hour or two. He was so excited that he lay down at one o'clock in the morning, and his eyes were still open at six o'clock. I think Xiao Pan is very good, he uses his strength to make foreign players take the initiative to come and shake hands.
Text/Beijing Youth Daily Paris Special Reporter Song Xiang
Editor/Wang Fan